[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 26 (Thursday, February 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING JOHN BONANNI AND ANTHONY J. DeNOVA FOR RECEIVING THE FIRST-
          EVER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                          HON. MIKIE SHERRILL

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2021

  Ms. SHERRILL. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Morris County 
Administrator John Bonanni and Passaic County Administrator Anthony J. 
DeNova for receiving the first-ever County Administrator Lifetime 
Achievement Award from the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC). 
This award was created to highlight and honor the lifetime of 
dedication and hard work public officials like Bonanni and DeNova have 
brought to our communities in North Jersey.
  John Bonanni is known for his deep commitment to Morris County, as a 
lifelong resident from Boonton and over 30 years of service in county 
administration. John does not like to be in the spotlight, but this 
award reflects how we all depend on his quiet, behind the scenes 
leadership. Early on in the coronavirus pandemic, he acted fast to 
protect those at high risk: long-term care residents, seniors, and 
people with disabilities. He was instrumental in securing funding for 
Morris County and other counties from the state's allocation of the 
Corona virus Relief Fund to cover critical expenditures on testing, PPE 
procurement, and crisis pay for first responders.
  Anthony J. DeNova has deep roots in Passaic County and his dedication 
to and love for the community he has lived in his whole life shines 
through in the work he does each day. You would be hard-pressed to find 
anyone who does not consider Tony their friend. Under his leadership, 
strong county budgeting has barred any tax increases for his 
constituents, while still funding the county's most important programs. 
When the pandemic hit, he worked swiftly to set up testing sites and 
at-home testing for all Passaic residents. With the COVID-19 vaccine 
distribution underway, he has worked diligently to get vaccination 
sites up and running and get shots into arms.
  County Administrators play a vital role in our counties and 
communities. John Bonanni and Anthony DeNova dedicated themselves to 
public service and improving the everyday lives of the residents of 
Morris and Passaic counties. Their leadership was critical in guiding 
NJ-11 through the darkest day of the pandemic. It has been a pleasure 
working with both of them over the past two years and I look forward to 
the years ahead. This lifetime achievement award is well-deserved.

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