[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 179 (Friday, November 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1409]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR DINA LONG

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 8, 2019

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the 
Honorable Dina Long on her retirement this year as Mayor of Sea Bright, 
New Jersey. The Mayor's 17 years of service to Sea Bright are 
indicative of her dedication to the community and her leadership is 
highly deserving of this body's recognition.
  Following three terms on the Sea Bright Borough Council, Mayor Long 
was elected as mayor and began her term on January 1, 2012. Less than 
10 months later, Superstorm Sandy struck New Jersey, devastating 
several coastal communities, including Sea Bright. Leading the recovery 
efforts, Mayor Long established important partnerships within the 
community and state to bolster resources and programs available to the 
town and its residents. Her vision, determination and proactive 
response helped rebuild and revitalize the town.
  Mayor Long has been an outstanding public servant, receiving 
commendations for her leadership. Her tireless efforts in the wake of 
Superstorm Sandy earned her an appointment as a local Advisory Group 
member on the President's Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force, a 
Telly Award and an American Shore & Beach Preservation Association 
Local Government Award. As a speaker and panelist, she has shared her 
insight and experiences with several organizations and institutions 
such as Brookdale Community College Women in Learning and Leadership, 
the Jewish Foundation of Monmouth County Sandy Teen Fellows Program and 
the NJ Council of Grantmakers, among many others.
  In addition to her service to the Borough of Sea Bright, Mayor Long 
has also established a successful career as an educator, teaching at 
Brookdale Community College and previously at Rutgers University, her 
undergraduate alma mater. She also holds a master's degree from The New 
School.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating Mayor Dina Long on her retirement. Her impact on the Sea 
Bright community is evident and serves as an example of what steadfast 
commitment and perseverance can accomplish.

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