[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1593]
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                     IN HONOR OF DR. ROBERT MESSINA

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                           HON. JOHN H. ADLER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to Dr. Robert C. Messina as he is honored by the non-profit, Main 
Street Mt. Holly, at their Gala at the Gallows event on Friday, 
September 10th. Dr. Messina is president of Burlington County College 
and is an esteemed community leader.
  Throughout Dr. Messina's 15 years of administrative leadership, 
Burlington County College has experienced unprecedented growth and 
development in the community and in the academic field. He has gained 
recognition for his work not just as a college administrator, but as an 
experienced educator, researcher, and contributor to local, state and 
national affairs.
  In addition to his efforts on behalf of Burlington County College, 
Dr. Messina serves the community as an active board member of the 
Burlington County Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Southern New 
Jersey, promoting business activities and programs which contribute to 
the economic health of the region. As a member of the boards of the 
board of directors for the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, and a former 
board member for Memorial Health Alliance, he has contributed to 
studies and other programs aimed at identifying health issues and needs 
in the community-at-large.
  For his efforts on behalf of the State of New Jersey and Burlington 
County, he has been recognized by several prestigious organizations on 
a local and national level, including the Boy Scouts of America, 
American Association of Community Colleges, and the Burlington County 
Chamber of Commerce.
  Dr. Robert Messina is a truly extraordinary educational and community 
leader. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing Dr. Robert Messina for his 
dedication and achievements. The people of your community, the people 
of New Jersey, and the people of America thank you for your outstanding 
service.

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