[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM G. DRESSEL, JR.

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2015

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of William G. Dressel, Jr. as he prepares to retire as 
Executive Director of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities 
this year. Mr. Dressel has dedicated 41 years to the League and his 
achievements are to be celebrated.
  Joining the New Jersey State League of Municipalities staff in 1974, 
Mr. Dressel held various positions in the organization until being 
selected to serve as Executive Director in 1995. As Executive Director, 
Mr. Dressel has overseen a twenty member staff, an operating budget of 
over $3 million and five full-time lobbyists. In addition to his tenure 
at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, Mr. Dressel served on 
the National League of Cities Executive Board for two years.
  Mr. Dressel has been an effective voice for New Jersey's 
municipalities and his commitment to government is evident. He has 
fought on behalf of local government and helped advance their goals and 
meet their needs. Under his leadership, the League has grown, with all 
565 New Jersey municipalities participating in the volunteer 
association for the past five years. Additionally, the League's Annual 
Conference is the largest of its kind, with nearly 20,000 attendees 
each year.
  Mr. Dressel holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from West 
Virginia University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science 
and Social Science from Elon College. He has been recognized over the 
years for his outstanding service, receiving the John G. Stutz Award 
for 25 Years of State League Service by the National League of Cities, 
the Rutgers Award for Public Service to New Jersey for Excellence in 
promoting and supporting municipal government and Preservation New 
Jersey's Sarah P. Fiske Award for his efforts to rehabilitate the 
Ferdinand W. Roebling Sr. Mansion as the League of Municipality's 
headquarters.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating William Dressel, Jr. on his retirement and thanking him 
for his service to New Jersey. Mr. Dressel's commitment to the 
betterment of our communities is truly deserving of this body's 
recognition.

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