[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          MISS NEW JERSEY 2019

  (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, a few weeks ago, 28 young, impressive 
women shared their talents in the Miss New Jersey competition. The 
competition has been around for almost 100 years and since that time 
has evolved into a fantastic celebration of some of the best young 
individuals in south Jersey.
  The Miss New Jersey competition was the first to offer a talent 
category, and this past year the competition focused even more on 
aptitude and intellect over outward appearance. This year the 
candidates were able to emphasize their individual styles and their 
individual passions, and all of the young women spoke about different 
social impact initiatives that mattered greatly to them.
  One of my wonderful spring interns, Alyssa Rodriguez, placed in the 
top 11 with her platform of social media awareness. She made south 
Jersey so very proud. Miss Jade Glab of Belmar, New Jersey, was crowned 
Miss New Jersey with her platform of healthy children, strong America.
  We are proud of all the contestants and the intellect and the 
compassion they bring to all of their communities, and I am most proud 
of our contestants from south Jersey.

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