[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 34 (Friday, February 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR MICHAEL B. RYAN

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 27, 2015

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Honorable 
Michael B. Ryan on his retirement as Mayor of Lake Como, New Jersey. As 
a mayor, union member, and United States Army Veteran, Mayor Ryan 
embodies the American spirit and his contributions are truly deserving 
of this body's recognition.
  Mayor Ryan has been an outstanding public servant and labor advocate 
for both New Jersey and his home state of California. Mayor Ryan's 
introduction to labor and politics began in his native California, but 
he continued his efforts upon moving to New Jersey after marrying his 
wife, Marlene Brown. Mayor Ryan dedicated many years to leading his 
community as a council member, council president and mayor. Although 
retiring from elected office, Mayor Ryan remains active in local and 
state politics. For nearly 20 years, he has been Democratic Municipal 
Chairman of South Belmar and Lake Como. He has also been elected to the 
New Jersey State Democratic Committee and previously served as 
President of the South Belmar Democratic Club. Mayor Ryan is also 
committed to protecting labor rights, currently serving as Secretary 
Treasurer of the Monmouth and Ocean Counties Central Labor Council AFL-
CIO and as a member of Teamsters-GCIU 612M.
  In addition to his work in the public and labor sectors, Mayor Ryan 
is an Account Representative at Dimensional Management Corporation and 
is an active member of the community, volunteering at Camp Zehnder 
YMCA, serving as an usher at St. Rose Church and as a member of the 
Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of the Jersey Shore and the Friendly 
Sons of St. Patrick.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Mayor 
Michael Ryan on his retirement. It is my hope that my colleagues will 
join me in thanking him for his leadership and service to the Borough 
of Lake Como.

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