[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 190 (Thursday, October 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1162]
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        IN RECOGNITION OF THE BOROUGH OF SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 28, 2021

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Borough of 
Sayreville, New Jersey as it formally celebrates its centennial this 
year, after marking its 100th anniversary in 2020 during the COVID-19 
pandemic. It is my honor to join with borough officials and residents 
in commemorating this significant milestone.
  Although established as a township in 1876 after breaking away from 
South Amboy, Sayreville was incorporated as a borough in 1920. 
Following Sayre and Fisher Company's establishment of a post office in 
1860, the name Sayreville became the commonly used term to reference 
the area.
  With its rich clay deposits and shoreline proximity to New York City, 
pottery and brick manufacturing was the backbone of the area's early 
industrialization. The Sayre and Fisher Brick Company, operating from 
1850 to 1969, was one of the state's largest employers and supported 
the rapid growth of the community, from less than 2,000 residents in 
1876, to over 32,500 by the end of the 1960s. Materials made in 
Sayreville not only helped construct buildings throughout town, they 
were also used in the construction of the Empire State Building and 
Holland Tunnel.
  In 1968, Sayreville elected Peggy Kerr as Mayor, who proudly served 
as the first woman to hold the position in Sayreville's history. In its 
centennial, the borough is governed by Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick, 
Council President Kevin Dalina, and council members Vincent Conti, 
Damon Enriquez, Michele Maher, Mary Novak and Donna Roberts.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope my colleagues will join me in marking 
the 100th anniversary of the Borough of Sayreville and celebrating its 
rich history.

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