[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 73 (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E667]
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                       HONORING ANTHONY RUSSO III

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                         HON. THOMAS MacARTHUR

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2016

  Mr. MacARTHUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory and life 
of Anthony ``Tony'' Russo III, of the Third Congressional District, and 
to express my sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones he has 
left behind, as well as to recognize his career and community 
engagement.
  Tony was one of Burlington County's most well-known and respected 
farmers and was a former member of the Burlington County Board of 
Agriculture and was described as both ``a pillar of the Tabernacle 
community'' and ``a giant in New Jersey agriculture.'' His farm 
celebrated its 75th anniversary last year and is one of the most well-
known farm stands in South Jersey, in very large part due to Tony who 
took over operations of the farm after the death of his father in 1991.
  Tony and his wife Maryann were married for 50 years and enjoyed 
working together on the farm, along with his son and daughter-in-law. A 
tragic accident claiming his life has left a devastating void in the 
lives of his family, friends, and loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, the people of New Jersey's Third Congressional District 
are tremendously honored to have had Anthony ``Tony'' Russo III as a 
selfless and dedicated member of their community, whose generosity and 
vivacious spirit will never be forgotten. It is with a heavy heart that 
I commemorate his career and life, and recognize the lasting legacy 
that he has left behind, before the United States House of 
Representatives.

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