[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1493]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING PETER PALMER FOR A LIFETIME OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Peter Palmer of 
Bernardsville, New Jersey, for his lifetime of public service. Peter 
was born and raised in Bernardsville, where he lives to this day. Peter 
has been in public service since a young age and has remained an active 
servant throughout his life.
  Peter joined the U.S. Signal Corps as a young man and was honorably 
discharged as First Lieutenant. Peter began his time in public office 
in 1962 when he was elected to the school board. He served two full 
terms and was elected to the Bernardsville Borough Council where he 
served for sixteen years. He quickly formed a reputation of honesty and 
integrity. He became Mayor and served a distinguished decade of 
accomplishment. He joined the Somerset County Board of Chosen 
Freeholders where he has served a county-wide constituency. In 2011, 
Peter received the high honor of being named ``Freeholder of the Year'' 
by the New Jersey Association of Counties. The group noted his 
leadership and ability.
  I know Peter personally and I have seen his fine work firsthand. I 
join Peter's spouse, Kathleen, and his friends and colleagues in 
congratulating him on his of tenure selfless public service to 
Bernardsville, Somerset County and the State of New Jersey.

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