[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 99 (Thursday, June 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. MARGARET S. RIKER

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mrs. Margaret 
Riker of Fair Haven, New Jersey. Mrs. Riker is the 2012 Count Basie 
Theatre's Summer Soiree honoree. Mrs. Riker is a loving mother, 
professional business woman and active member of the community. Her 
work and the recognition she is receiving from the Count Basie Theater 
are truly worthy of this body's recognition.
  Margaret Riker hails from Bergen County, New Jersey and later moved 
to Fair Haven, New Jersey in 1989. Mrs. Riker is a proud member of the 
University of Vermont's class of 1981 where she earned a Bachelor of 
Arts Degree in Psychology and English. Mrs. Riker was previously 
employed in marketing and sales promotion. Mrs. Riker was married to 
the late William Riker, and is the proud mother of three children, 
Katie, Jack and Teddy. The Riker family moved to Bermuda in 1993 to 
support Mr. Riker's professional endeavors, returning to the United 
States in 2003. The Riker family currently resides in Rumson, New 
Jersey.
  Margaret Riker is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our 
local community. She currently serves as President of The Rumson 
Community Appeal and is a Foundation Board Member of Riverview 
Hospital. Mrs. Riker also serves as a Community Services Board Member 
to the Visiting Nurses Association of Central New Jersey, Gala 
Committee Member to Prevention First and supports The Rumson Country 
Day School and The Lawrenceville School. She passionately represents 
the mission of these various organizations as a mentor, advocate and 
leader. Maggie is also an active member of area clubs including the Sea 
Bright Tennis and Cricket Club and the Coral Beach Club. Mrs. Riker is 
committed to the success of the Count Basie Theatre as a result of her 
passion for the performing arts. Her philanthropic efforts dedicated to 
maintaining and improving the Count Basie Theatre and the arts will 
continue enhance future performances.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Margaret 
Riker for serving as honoree at the Count Basie Theatre's Summer 
Soiree. Mrs. Riker's contributions to her family and community 
continued to resonate with the constituents throughout Monmouth County, 
New Jersey.

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