[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E697]
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  HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE DAVID L. 
                                 HUGHES

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2015

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
public service of the Honorable David L. Hughes, who retired earlier 
this year after 41 years as the City Clerk and Secretary to the Mayor 
and Common Council of Summit, New Jersey. During his record tenure, 
David achieved a number of significant accomplishments in service to 
the City of Summit.
  David oversaw the transformation of the City Clerk position, bringing 
community services into the 21st century and instituting greater 
accessibility and transparency. To the benefit of residents, downtown 
merchants and taxpayers, public information is readily available and 
put to good use for City projects.
  David was an integral part of the coordination of City business, 
reviewing all matters before the Council's consideration, securing 
legal and background information from stakeholders and forming advisory 
opinions so that elected officials could make the most informed 
decisions. He also managed the municipal elections--a major undertaking 
including the oversight of 25 election districts, numerous polling 
machines and poll workers and thousands of ballots cast in each 
election.
  Due to his years of service and trusted counsel, David and his office 
became an encyclopedia of City history, local ordinances and best 
practices. I join elected officials from both parties and countless 
Summit residents in considering David a very thoughtful public servant.
  I wish David many years of enjoyment in his retirement spent with, 
his wife, Maria, and his children. I thank him for his dedicated public 
service.

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