[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 82 (Tuesday, June 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF PETER J. BARNES, JR.

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2013

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Peter J. 
Barnes, Jr. as he is recognized for his tenure as Middlesex County 
Democratic Organization Chairman at a reception in his honor. Chairman 
Barnes has been a dedicated public servant for over 15 years and is 
truly deserving of this body's recognition.
  Chairman Barnes has a distinguished career in public service. In 
addition to his tenure as Middlesex County Democratic Organization 
Chairman, he also serves as Chairman of the New Jersey State Parole 
Board, a position he has held since 2007. Previously, he represented 
New Jersey's 18th legislative district as an Assemblyman. Throughout 
his public service career, Chairman Barnes has made significant 
contributions to Middlesex County and the State of New Jersey. As an 
Assemblyman, Chairman Barnes saw 62 bills that he sponsored signed into 
law. He also served as the Majority Whip from 2002 to 2007.
  In addition, Chairman Barnes served his community and country prior 
to beginning his public service career. He was a Military Police 
Private First Class in the United States Army from 1946-1948 and then 
served as a Special Agent for the FBI for over 25 years. Chairman 
Barnes later served as the Director of Public Safety in Edison and East 
Brunswick, where he was able to use his FBI training to help maintain 
safety and order in each municipality.
  Chairman Barnes earned his B.A. in Political Science from Providence 
College and has continued his education with post-baccalaureate studies 
in Public Administration at Kean University. In addition, he graduated 
from the FBI Crime Resistance and Hostage Negotiating Schools as well 
as the FBI Management Training Prop-am.
  Once again, please join me in honoring Peter J. Barnes, Jr. for his 
outstanding accomplishments and thanking him for his years of service 
as Middlesex County Democratic Organization Chairman.

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