[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 86 (Thursday, May 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E535-E536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING CARL JENNINGS

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 2022

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Carl 
Jennings on his retirement and thank him for his decades of leadership 
as Director of Recreation and Human Services for the City of Long 
Branch, New Jersey. Mr. Jennings' accomplishments and dedicated public 
service are truly deserving of this body's recognition.
  Throughout his nearly 30-year tenure at the Long Branch Department of 
Recreation and Human Services, Mr. Jennings has gone above and beyond 
his duties to oversee the department and execute its recreational 
programs and activities. From his vision and hands-on leadership to his 
collaborations with community partners and organizations, Mr. Jennings 
has expanded program offerings and events, and increased community 
participation. These programs and activities are an asset to residents; 
they encourage active living, develop life skills, and promote 
community engagement. Carl Jennings has helped renew a sense of 
community pride within the city and his leadership will truly be 
missed.

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  In addition to his work as Director of Recreation and Human Services, 
Mr. Jennings has been an active member of the greater Long Branch 
community. Serving as a Commissioner of the Long Branch Housing 
Authority, member of the Monmouth Family Health Center Board of 
Directors and a member of the Rotary Club of Long Branch, Carl Jennings 
has established himself as an advocate for the community. His knowledge 
and commitment to service was also recognized in his appointment to the 
Monmouth County Youth Services Commission and the 11th Legislative 
District Economic Recovery Advisory Council Governments Subcommittee.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating Carl Jennings on his retirement. It is my honor to 
recognize his dedicated service to the City of Long Branch and offer my 
best wishes as he enters this new stage in life.

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