[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E345]
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                          BARRY M. WRIGHT, SR.

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2022

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, a lifelong resident of Winslow Township, 
New Jersey, Mayor Barry M. Wright, Sr. grew up working on a farm in 
Penbryn, New Jersey. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1970 
before attending Camden County Community College.
  For nearly three decades, Mayor Wright served as a Police Officer for 
the Winslow Township Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant and 
Adjutant to the Chief of Police. Mayor Wright was a member of the 
Fraternal Order of Police. Among his accomplishments include 
establishing the Police School Liaison program, working in the 
Detectives Division, Traffic Unit, Internal Affairs and serving with 
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. He also served on the 
Tansboro Volunteer Fire Company.
  Following his service through law enforcement Mayor Barry M. Wright, 
Sr., served on the Winslow Township Committee for five years and as 
Mayor for the past six years. During his tenure, he worked on various 
community enhancement projects. He helped implement sidewalk projects 
and ensured intersections were handicap accessible. He worked to 
execute community police programs through the Junior Police Academy, 
Coffee with a Cop and Adopt a Cop. Additionally, he committed the 
Township to sustainability programs and replaced the playground of 
Calabrese Park and added new exercise equipment.
  As a public servant Mayor Wright received several accolades during 
his public service career such as numerous police citations, the Camden 
County Martin Luther King Freedom Award and the Lions Club Citizen of 
the Year Award.
  Mayor Barry M. Wright, Sr., passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. 
He was the Beloved husband of twenty-five years to Robin (Pennett). 
Loving father of Makayla, Lee Lin, Ian, Brandon (Amelia), Barry 
(Kelly), and Wendy (David). Proud Grandfather of Connor, Gavin, Sadie 
and Jason.

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