[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     MARTIN F. McKERNAN, JR., ESQ.

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 2021

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, after years of demonstrated dedication 
and commitment to his community and country, we celebrate the life and 
achievements of Martin F. McKernan, Jr. Devoted to his family, faith, 
and the law, Martin McKernan, Jr. had an immeasurable impact on all who 
knew him. A devout Roman Catholic, Martin F. McKernan, Jr. was named a 
knight of St. Gregory by Pope John Paul II and carried his faith and 
values with him in all his endeavors. He was a beloved uncle, brother, 
son, friend, and colleague.
  Born and raised in South Jersey, he completed his undergraduate 
education at St. Joseph's University and earned his JD from Georgetown 
University before serving his country in the 404th Civil Affairs 
Battalion of the U.S. Army Reserves in Trenton, NJ. Upon his discharge, 
he returned to Camden City to serve as the City Attorney and went on to 
hold numerous prestigious positions to the benefit of his community.
  Martin McKernan, Jr. served in numerous roles and capacities, some of 
which include legal counsel to the Diocese of Camden, a member of the 
bar of the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals 
for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court; an original trustee 
of the Camden Center for Law and Justice, trustee of Rowan University 
and the Cooper Medical School of Rowan, along with the attorney of 
record for the Camden County Board of Social Services among many, many 
more.

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