[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING PETER AND LISA VERNIERO FOR THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 26, 2014

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedicated public 
service of Lisa and Peter Verniero, the 2014 honorees of the SAFE in 
Hunterdon Evening of Awareness.
  I have known the Vernieros for a generation and I can attest that 
their recognition as the SAFE in Hunterdon Evening of Awareness 
honorees is well-earned. Together, Lisa and Peter have a remarkable 
tenure of service to Hunterdon County and the State of New Jersey.
  Lisa is a devoted advocate for those who benefit from the mission of 
SAFE in Hunterdon. She is a thoughtful, caring and determined leader 
who has helped craft and sustain SAFE in Hunterdon as well as a 
generous benefactor, fundraiser and organizer to help provide the 
resources for this success.
  Peter is a public servant whose tenure as New Jersey State Attorney 
General and Justice of the State Supreme Court was marked with 
dedication to serving all of our residents, including those most in 
need. His efforts to protect children and victims of crime and sexual 
abuse were landmark examples of good judgment, important public policy 
and justice under the law. Peter also recently served on the New Jersey 
SAFE Task Force on Gun Protection, Addiction, Mental Health and 
Families that examined the root causes of violence and made 
recommendations to help improve the situation.
  Lisa and Peter are committed to doing their part to break the cycle 
of abuse and empower survivors, their families and all victims of crime 
through the support networks that have helped construct. Their advocacy 
is just one example of the fine public servants who support SAFE in 
Hunterdon and the community of compassion that exists for those who 
need it most.

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