[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 160 (Monday, October 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1907]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF MR. WILLIAM ``BILL'' ORTH

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2011

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Bill Orth's years 
of tireless public service to Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. A 
beloved former Mayor and member of the Township Committee from 1981 to 
2011, Mr. Orth has gone above and beyond in his dedication and 
commitment to his community.
  Mr. Orth was determined to use his position to invigorate the 
township, spearheading a successful downtown revitalization campaign. 
He was instrumental in dedicating a monument and park to Pennsauken's 
veterans, and erecting a memorial sculpture in honor of the victims and 
heroes of 9/11. He has represented the township of Pennsauken and the 
state of New Jersey with enthusiasm and care, and Pennsauken and this 
Congress are proud to recognize him for the work he has done.
  Mr. Orth also made it a priority to bring performers from far and 
wide to Pennsauken, and his devotion to widening the musical 
experiences of his community will be remembered for generations to 
come. His talent and loyalty to Pennsauken's musical theater community 
made Pennsauken's productions large-scale events.
  In addition, Bill began the charitable organization, Pennsauken 
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, which gives small grants to community 
members in need to better their lives in times of financial difficulty. 
The charity's goal is simple: help Pennsauken residents help each 
other. This selflessness and desire to help others are perfectly 
representative of Bill Orth's attitude towards life.
  Mr. Speaker, Bill Orth's endless dedication to Pennsauken Township 
should not go unrecognized. I join the township and all of South Jersey 
in paying tribute to this exceptional man.

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