[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1174]
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               IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH A. PALAIA

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to commemorate the life of 
former New Jersey State Senator Joseph Palaia, who passed away on 
August 20, 2016 after a life filled with numerous professional and 
personal accomplishments.
  Senator Palaia was a dedicated public servant. An Ocean Township 
resident, Senator Palaia began his political career as a township 
councilman and mayor, first elected to the council in 1967. After 12 
years of service to the Ocean Township community, Senator Palaia moved 
on to serve as a Freeholder in Monmouth County. In 1982 and 1989 he was 
elected to the New Jersey State Assembly and Senate, respectively, 
representing residents of Monmouth County on the state level. An 
advocate for gun control and improved health and educational services 
for children with disabilities, Senator Palaia was a prominent member 
of the legislative body until his retirement in 2008.
  A graduate of Rider University (then Rider College), Senator Palaia 
worked as a teacher and principal of the Wanamassa Elementary School in 
Ocean Township for 33 years prior to his government service. His 
passion for education and his commitment to the community and public 
service have been widely recognized through elections to the Rider 
College Hall of Fame, the Neptune High School Hall of Fame and the 
dedication of an Ocean Township park in his name.
  Senator Palaia is remembered by his loving family, including his 
daughter, daughter-in-law, grandsons, sister and many other relatives 
and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
honoring Senator Palaia for his leadership and dedication to his 
community and state.

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