[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 38 (Thursday, March 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF CONGRESSMAN DONALD PAYNE

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                               speech of

                            HON. JON RUNYAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2012

  Mr. RUNYAN. Madam Speaker, on March 6th, the state of New Jersey, and 
more specifically Newark and its surrounding communities, lost a 
dedicated public servant, Congressman Donald Payne.
  Congressman Payne truly lived a life of service, first as an educator 
in the Newark and Passaic public school districts, an Essex County 
Freeholder, a member of the Newark Municipal Service, and finally as 
the first African-American Congressman from the state of New Jersey. 
Representative Payne's public service record was also dedicated to 
helping people through his volunteer work. His involvement with the 
Newark YMCA and Boy's and Girl's Club, showed his passion for helping 
children.
  In Congress, Representative Payne played an instrumental role as an 
advocate in the treatment of AIDS and drug-resistant tuberculosis. His 
actions in Congress were always based on how he could best serve his 
constituents. Congressman Payne served as a role model for not only his 
district, but the entire State of New Jersey.
  His love of service was only outdone by the love he had for his 
family, from his late wife, to his children, grandchildren, and great-
grandchildren. Congressman Payne will be missed.

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