[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 181 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH M. SANZARI

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2011

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, 1 would like to all to your attention the 
deeds of an outstanding American and citizen of New Jersey, Joseph M. 
Sanzari who will be recognized on Saturday, November 19, 2011, by 
D.A.R.E. NJ for his many years of service to his community and as a 
respected individual within the great state of New Jersey.
  Joe was born in Hackensack, NJ, on February 28, 1946. He was raised 
in Carlstadt and began learning the ins-and-outs of the construction 
industry at the early age of 12. He has brought innovation and 
expertise to this field, specializing in the construction of heavy 
highways, roads and bridges.
  Joe has been a guiding figure for his family as well as those around 
him. He has been a member of many distinguished counsels in our 
community. His philanthropic endeavors have benefitted countless 
people.
  Joseph Sanzari is a proud member of numerous civic and cultural 
organizations, sharing his unique brand of energy and talents on both a 
local and state level. Mr. Sanzari is currently Chairman of Hackensack 
University Medical Center, a member of the Board of Trustees for 
Hillcrest Health Service System, Inc., and a proud member of the 
Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation. Joe also serves as 
Vice Chairman on the board of the Foundation for Free Enterprises. He 
was a former Chairman of the Bergen County Economic Development 
Corporation and former commissioner of the Palisades Interstate 
Parkway.
  As the President of Joseph M. Sanzari Inc., Joe has been involved in 
major construction work on the New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey 
Department of Transportation highways, roads and bridges in an ongoing 
joint venture with J. Fletcher Creamer & Sons also known as Creamer-
Sanzari. Among many of their great accomplishments, Creamer-Sanzari was 
responsible for the reconstruction of the Route 4 and 17 overpasses, 
the largest highway project in the State of New Jersey. Under Joe's 
leadership, this project was completed eighteen months ahead of 
schedule. Creamer-Sanzari was recognized by Engineering News as one of 
the top 25 contractors in the country.
  One of the many organizations Joe is passionate about is Drugs 
Awareness Resistance and Education or D.A.R.E. The D.A.R.E. program 
works with local law enforcement and schools to bring fun and 
educational material about the personal and social consequences of 
substance abuse and violence. D.A.R.E. NJ has been a pillar in the 
community for raising awareness and educating our youth in the 
dangerous perils of drug abuse and violence.
  Joe is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His family 
consists of his wife Donna, son Joseph Jr., daughters Theresa, JoAnn, 
and Tina, and six grandchildren. Joseph Sanzari exemplifies the sound 
fundamental characteristics of an extraordinary individual who is being 
honored by D.A.R.E. NJ for his enormous contributions to the great 
State of New Jersey.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves so much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to working with and recognizing the 
efforts of dedicated individuals like Joseph M. Sanzari. I am lucky 
enough to be able to call a man like him my friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Joe's wife Donna, 
their family and friends, the members of the D.A.R.E. NJ and me in 
recognizing Joseph M. Sanzari's outstanding character and service to 
his community.

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