[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 104 (Thursday, June 20, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E807]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF NEW JERSEY BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION'S EMPLOYER 
               LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND FRANK ROBINSON

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 20, 2019

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join with the New Jersey 
Business & Industry Association as they celebrate 60 years of Employer 
Legislative Committees and pay tribute to Frank Robinson for his 40 
years of service to New Jersey. These incredible milestones and the New 
Jersey Business & Industry Association's efforts to support New Jersey 
businesses are truly deserving of this body's recognition.
  With a 40-year career spanning the public, private and political 
sectors, Frank Robinson is a well-known and well-respected face in 
Trenton. He has served in leadership roles at the New Jersey Democratic 
State Committee and the New Jersey General Assembly, as well as the 
2001 New Jersey Congressional Re-districting Commission. Currently 
serving as a Vice President of Government Affairs for the New Jersey 
Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) since 2002, Frank has been an 
effective voice for New Jersey's business community. He is the 
longstanding Executive Director of the State Employer Legislative 
Committees (ELCs) as well as Director of the NJBIA's Grassroots 
Network. He also serves as a member on the Monmouth-Ocean Development 
Group Board of Directors and as a Trustee of the Jersey Shore 
Partnership. Throughout his tenure with the NJBIA and beyond, Frank has 
distinguished himself as an advocate for the growth and viability of 
New Jersey.
  Established by the NJBIA in 1959, today's eighteen ELCs provide local 
representation and accessibility to businesses in each county across 
the state. Hosting regular meetings, ELCs offer opportunities for 
business people to meet with local, state and Federal officials, hear 
directly from NJBIA's knowledgeable government affairs representatives 
and network with colleagues. ELCs provide an outlet for local 
businesses to discuss issues and learn about regulations and policies 
affecting their industry and employees.
  For over 100 years, the NJBIA has represented the common interests of 
New Jersey's manufacturing and business industry. It continues to be a 
leading voice in New Jersey's state capital on industry affairs and an 
effective advocate on behalf of its members. Its information, programs 
and services are invaluable resources to companies and its 
understanding of laws and regulations help NJBIA members navigate the 
changing industry landscape. NJBIA's efforts to promote and expand New 
Jersey's business community are supported by its proficient and 
competent staff and the successful information sharing of its ELCs.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope my colleagues will join me in marking 
60 years of Employer Legislative Committees and honoring Frank 
Robinson's 40 years of dedicated leadership to New Jersey.

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