[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 70 (Wednesday, May 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF DR. WEBSTER TRAMMELL

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of 
Dr. Webster Trammell. Dr. Trammell has served in numerous positions in 
the education field and currently holds the position of Vice President 
of Development, Community and Government Relations at Brookdale 
Community College. His efforts to serve and educate students will be 
recognized during the Long Branch Concordance celebration. His actions 
are truly worthy of this body's recognition.
  Dr. Webster Trammell has demonstrated through his work and actions 
his willingness and dedication to serve others. Dr. Trammell has been 
actively involved in educational administration since 1969. He served 
as Assistant Director and Director of Student Activities and Director 
of Housing before being named Assistant Dean of Students. In 1974, Dr. 
Trammell accepted the position of Director of the Educational 
Opportunity Fund, EOF, at Monmouth College, where he succeeded in 
restructuring the program to become an exemplary model for other 
colleges to emulate. Four years later, he accepted the position of EOF 
Director at Brookdale Community College successfully raised the quality 
of service and level of expectation produced by the department. Dr. 
Trammell was appointed Research and Development Officer for Brookdale 
Community College in 1984, serving as a member of the President's 
staff. He was subsequently appointed to the position of Vice President 
for Development, Community and Governmental Relations, the position 
which he holds today. In his current capacity, Dr. Trammell is 
responsible for the institution's governmental relations, resource 
development, the Brookdale Foundation and Alumni Association as well as 
external affairs. Dr. Trammell is a proud Alumnus of Monmouth College 
where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with a minor in 
Education and a Master of Science in Student Personnel Services. He 
received his doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from Rutgers University.
  Dr. Trammell is a member of several professional and community 
organizations. He serves as a member of the Legislative Affairs and 
Governance Committees of the New Jersey Hospital Association and was 
elected in 2010 to the Regional Policy Board of the American Hospital 
Association. Dr. Trammell is also the Immediate Past Chairman of the 
Monmouth Family Health Center Corporation Board of Directors and the 
Immediate Chairman of the Board of Trustees to Monmouth Medical Center. 
His impressive involvement in community activities resulted in the 
presentation of the 1993 Private Industry Council Partnership Award for 
Education, the 2004 Red Bank Men's Club Excellence in Education Award 
and the 2008 SCAN John Wanat Leadership Award, among others notable 
accolades. Most impressively, he currently holds an 8th degree black 
belt and has trained in the martial arts for 43 years. Dr. Trammell 
currently resides in Middletown, New Jersey with his wife, Kathleen. He 
is the proud father of three children, Ian, Heather and Emily and 
grandfather to Llewelyn and Evan.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Dr. Webster 
Trammell for receiving the honor bestowed by the Long Branch 
Concordance. His outstanding service to students and community continue 
to touch the lives of many throughout Monmouth County, New Jersey.

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