[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 116 (Tuesday, July 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E955]
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                              EDWARD FORTE

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2017

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the Honorable 
Edward Forte, former Mayor of the Borough of Haddon Heights, Camden 
County, in New Jersey's First Congressional District, on the occasion 
of his retirement as supervisor from Public Service Enterprise Group 
(PSE&G).
   Mr. Forte is a long-time constituent and resident of Haddon Heights, 
where he distinguished himself with a commitment to public service as a 
member of Borough Council, Borough Council President, Mayor, Director 
of Public Safety for the Borough, a member of the Borough's Zoning 
Board, and volunteer firefighter and assistant fire chief for the 
Borough's fire department.
   In 1980, Mr. Forte joined PSE&G, where he would ascend through the 
ranks to become distribution supervisor at the utility company.
   During his employment at PSE&G and his simultaneous tenure as Mayor 
of the Borough of Haddon Heights, Mr. Forte would work to achieve an 
important personal milestone, earning his Bachelor of Science in 
Business Administration degree from Thomas Edison State College. Mr. 
Forte's determination both inspired those across South Jersey, and 
provided him with the educational tools to serve him in the execution 
of his professional and public service duties.
   During his tenure as Mayor of Haddon Heights, Mr. Forte launched 
wellness initiatives, including the ``Walk! Heights'' campaign, in 
which he walked through his Borough, engaging constituents and 
encouraged them to join him promoting healthy living and an active 
lifestyle. Mr. Forte's service also extended to the New Jersey Order 
Sons of Italy Foundation.
   Mr. Speaker, Edward Forte is a model of community and public 
service, and an example for others who may wish to serve. I invite you 
to join me in thanking him for his many contributions to the community. 
And, I respectfully ask you to join me in congratulating Mr. Forte on 
the occasion of his retirement.

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