[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 93 (Thursday, June 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E884]
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              IN HONOR OF ELIJAH ``SONNY'' SINGLETON, JR.

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 2015

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my sincere 
condolences and to honor the memory of Elijah ``Sonny'' Singleton, Jr., 
for his achievements, contributions, and service to his community as a 
loving father and pillar of civic engagement.
  Elijah Singleton spent his life serving his community as a teamster, 
putting the needs of others before his own. Elijah was also active as a 
member of his local union, imparting the importance of citizenship to 
his children at an early age. He taught them the value of a day's work 
and to appreciate life's gifts and opportunities.
  His monumental example was the inspiration for his son, Troy, who now 
serves in the New Jersey General Assembly. Pursuing a life of service 
and following the lessons of his father, Troy once remarked that his 
father never looked for short cuts because true success only comes as a 
result of hard work and diligence.
  Mr. Speaker, Elijah Singleton's dedication to family, community, and 
public service was evident. As a family man, he constantly surrounded 
himself with those he cared for, and no one worked harder or loved more 
passionately than Elijah. He is survived by two devoted sons, Troy and 
Derrick, and six adoring grandchildren. I join the South Jersey 
community and the State of New Jersey in honoring the life and 
accomplishments of this great man.

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