[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E347]
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                            GERALD THORNTON

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2022

  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I want to honor Gerald Thornton, also 
known as Gerry, who started his career in 1974 as a District 
Committeeman in Lower Township, Cape May County. He was then appointed 
to Cape May County Freeholder in 1976. Later on, Gerry became the 
Chairman of the Board of Elections for six years and eventually was 
appointed as the Director of the Board. He was placed in the New Jersey 
Association of Counties Hall of Fame and was recognized as Freeholder 
of the Year for all 21 counties in New Jersey. Over the years, Gerry 
has directly participated in developing many South Jersey projects 
including building the Cape May County Special Services School, 
building the Gerald M. Thornton Veterans Cemetery, and helped to bring 
a Veterans Clinic to Cape May County. After 44 years serving Cape May 
County, he has decided to retire. Gerry should be very proud of his 
lifelong service in South Jersey, and it was my honor to have had the 
opportunity to recognize him for all his accomplishments. God Bless 
Gerry, and God Bless America.

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