[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 73 (Friday, April 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GARFIELD

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2017

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
outstanding achievements of the great town of Garfield as they 
celebrate their 100th Anniversary this Sunday, April 30, 2017.
  March 15, 1898 was the day that Garfield broke away from the Township 
of Saddle River and first became a borough. The State Legislature set 
Garfield's boundaries which still exist today. Finally the big day on 
April 19, 1917, the borough became the City of Garfield which we have 
all come to know.
  Today we like to thank Gilbert D. Bogart, the man who is credited as 
the founder of modern day Garfield. Since 1972, Garfield has been 
governed by a City Manager and five council members, one of who is 
selected by their Council colleagues to be Mayor. The residents of 
Garfield are some of the most involved citizens, and elect all members 
of the City Council.
  The 1,333 acres of land that make up Garfield are arguably the most 
diverse acres in the 9th congressional district. With over 20 places of 
worship, a YMCA, Boys and Girls club, Senior Citizen centers, and a 
public library the City of Garfield is a place for anyone to feel 
accepted and welcomed.
  The City of Garfield has been essential to the growth and development 
of Bergen County and the State of New Jersey overall. In fact, Garfield 
has experienced many of the major milestones in our nation's history: 
including the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Today, the City of 
Garfield is led by City Manager Thomas J. Duch, and Mayor Richard 
Rigoglioso, both lifelong residents, who have spent most of their lives 
dedicated to Garfield.
  I have the great honor of representing the residents of Garfield in 
Congress. This is a city where people work hard to support their family 
and their community, a town where the history is long and storied.
  Since 2012 when I started representing Garfield in my congressional 
district I have learned so much about the City. When I visit Garfield I 
see some of the most hardworking, caring, and welcoming people that I 
have ever met. I know I can always count on the City of Garfield to be 
one of the friendliest communities in the 9th district.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing and commemorating 100 
years of history in Garfield, NJ.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues to celebrate 100 
years of service, dedication, and excellence from the residents of 
Garfield

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