[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 45 (Thursday, March 9, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             JOSEPH VICARI

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2023

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I want to honor the achievements of the 
longest serving Freeholder in the State of New Jersey, Joseph Vicari. 
Joseph was first elected to public office in 1979 as part of the Dover 
Township Committee. He held office in Dover Township until 1994, during 
which he served five years as the mayor. Because of his experience as a 
teacher, principal, and superintendent, Joseph made improving education 
in South Jersey a focus during his tenure. He also worked to protect 
our beaches, successfully fought for a new veteran's clinic, expanded 
the library system, promoted small businesses, and eased the burden on 
county taxpayers by seeking the highest possible number of grants. 
Additionally, Joseph successfully led the county through disasters like 
Super Storm Sandy and the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, after 43 years of 
dedicated public service, he has decided not to seek re-election. In 
his retirement, Joseph plans to spend time with his wife of 51 years, 
Joyce, his children, and his 2 grandchildren. Throughout Joseph's 
extensive tenure, he has improved Ocean County for the best and I am 
very proud of him for all his accomplishments. God Bless Joseph, and 
God Bless our United States of America.

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