[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 131 (Friday, September 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1661]
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    IN RECOGNITION OF THE BOROUGH OF ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NEW JERSEY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the borough of 
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey on their 125th anniversary celebration. 
Atlantic Highlands and its citizens, with their hard work, dedication, 
and commitment to community, personify the quintessential American 
spirit.
  Founded in 1887, the borough of Atlantic Highlands was originally 
part of Middletown Township. However, during the latter part of the 
1800's, the area that is currently known as Atlantic Highlands was 
beginning to gain the attention of local businessmen and vacationers 
for its scenic landscape and proximity to Raritan Bay and the Atlantic 
Ocean. After its incorporation as a borough in 1897, Atlantic Highlands 
began to develop steadily. Steam ship and rail service were the source 
of major transportation in the area, with steam ships bringing 
vacationers to the borough from New York City and the surrounding area. 
In 1940, the municipal harbor was completed, which allowed the borough 
to accommodate significantly more travelers and vessels, which 
increased access to the borough.
  Today, the borough remains a destination for travelers and 
vacationers, as well as home to more than 4,300 residents. The 
municipal harbor is the largest on the east coast, with the ability to 
accommodate upwards of 700 vessels. Offering high speed ferry service 
since 1992, the harbor and its ferry service serves as a scenic and 
convenient method of mass transportation for commuters traveling to New 
York City. The local businesses and business owners in the borough take 
great pride in their ability to provide great destinations for their 
local community and vacationers to enjoy. The citizens of Atlantic 
Highlands, along with the leadership of Mayor Fred Rast III and the 
borough council, make the Borough of Atlantic Highlands a truly great 
place to live, work, and visit.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in leading this body in congratulating 
the borough of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey on their 125th 
anniversary. I take great pride in having the opportunity and 
responsibility of representing the borough and its citizen's interests 
here in Washington DC.

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