[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 138 (Tuesday, October 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1717]
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          HONORING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR IRA MARKS

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2012

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ira Marks for his 
dedicated leadership and service to the Borough of Fair Lawn, a 
community that I have the pleasure of representing in New Jersey's 
Ninth Congressional District. At the end of the year Ira will be 
retiring from his position as Director and Emergency Management 
Coordinator for the Borough, a position he has held since 2006. Mr. 
Marks is a dedicated public servant and I am pleased to recognize him 
as he completes his distinguished career.
  Mr. Marks first began working in the Office of Emergency Management 
in 1997. Since then he has served as Local Emergency Planning Committee 
President, Shelter Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, and Emergency 
Management Coordinator. He has been integral in restoring the borough 
after several natural disasters, including flooding from Hurricane 
Irene, and assisting in medical training. Mr. Marks has demonstrated 
his talent for combining community service with his training and 
knowledge of the health field to improve the Office of Emergency 
Management.
  Furthermore, Ira Marks has served as a volunteer for the Borough of 
Fair Lawn since 1978 while working in the private sector. He spent 21 
years in the Volunteer Ambulance Corps, donating his time and holding 
the offices of Treasurer, Vice President, President, and Trustee. Among 
his many accomplishments, Ira aided in obtaining a grant for 10 
automated external defibrillators for the training of Fair Lawn police 
officers. Ira was recognized for his excellent work when he was awarded 
the Distinguished Volunteer Service Cross in 1995, as well as the 
Hackensack Medical Center Award for EMS Excellence of Life Saving in 
1998.
  Ira is a graduate of Monmouth University in New Jersey, a veteran of 
the Army National Guard, and a wonderful New Jerseyan. His 
extraordinary dedication to public service is an inspiration to us all.
  Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Ira Marks for his 
tremendous service to our community. I join with the grateful residents 
of the Borough of Fair Lawn in thanking him for his innumerable 
contributions to our community. His leadership and dedication to 
service have improved the lives of many and I wish him an enjoyable 
retirement.

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