[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1261]
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             IN RECOGNITION OF MS. MARIE ``RIE'' BLAISDELL

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Marie 
``Rie'' Blaisdell. Ms. Blaisdell will be recognized by the Monmouth 
County Historical Association at the 2012 Garden Party for her 
outstanding contributions to the association.
  Rie Blaisdell has served as a member of the Monmouth County 
Historical Association since 1959. Ms. Blaisdell continues to volunteer 
countless hours and is a member of the Board of Trustees. She is a 
strong advocate for the study of Monmouth County history. Rie is fondly 
remembered for her role as a docent at Allen House. She often provides 
animated and historically accurate stories of Revolutionary soldiers 
for visitors to enjoy. Colleagues continue to applaud Ms. Blaisdell's 
warm personality, hard work and motivation. Rie Blaisdell continues to 
personify the qualities of a true historian.
  Members of the Monmouth County Historical Association praise Ms. 
Blaisdell for her instrumental role in launching the Historical 
Association's first Garden Party in 1975. At its inception, the 
Historical Association Garden Party included an informal afternoon 
cocktail party hosted by local residents. Ms. Blaisdell has remained an 
active Garden Party committee member for 37 years and continues to lend 
her experience and expertise. Ms. Blaisdell's unending generosity has 
undoubtedly touched many lives throughout Central New Jersey.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Ms. Marie 
``Rie'' Blaisdell for receiving the honor bestowed by the Monmouth 
County Historical Association. Her dedication and service continues to 
provide inspiration and insight for future generations of historians 
throughout Monmouth County and New Jersey.

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