[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E720]
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                 HONORING NEW JERSEY SENATOR BOB GORDON

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                          HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2018

  Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor New Jersey State 
Senator Bob Gordon. Bob is a loyal son of New Jersey and proud Fair 
Lawn resident, who has dedicated his life to helping North Jersey's 
communities.
  During his time in the Senate, Bob quickly established himself as a 
leader among his ranks. He has never been afraid to reach across the 
aisle to get things done for the Garden State. Bob doesn't approach 
policy debates by labeling issues as Democratic or Republican, but 
rather by pushing for sound policy and what's best for the families and 
businesses of New Jersey. While at the helm of the Senate 
Transportation Committee, Bob achieved numerous legislative 
accomplishments, including key reforms of the Port Authority of New 
York and New Jersey and New Jersey Transit. His calm demeanor and 
respect for his fellow colleagues will be sorely missed on the Senate 
floor in Trenton.
  Bob will leave New Jersey's State Senate to continue his passion for 
public service at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. This is one 
more role that Bob will tackle to help the state he loves so dearly. He 
has served New Jersey as a mayor, councilman, and fire commissioner in 
Fair Lawn, and later as an Assemblyman before ascending to the Senate 
in 2007. Our state is lucky to have Bob in our corner, fighting for New 
Jersey.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely thank Senator Gordon for his tireless work 
on behalf of New Jersey, and I wish him and his wife, Gail, all the 
best in continuing to serve our state.

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