[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 53 (Thursday, March 23, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING COUNCILMAN JIM BULLARD

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2023

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to commemorate the life of 
former Piscataway Councilman Jim Bullard. Councilman Bullard passed 
away on February 15, 2023, after a life filled with numerous personal 
and professional accomplishments.
  Throughout his life, Councilman Bullard exhibited hard work and an 
interest in learning. The son of James and Eileen Bullard, Councilman 
Bullard was born and raised in the Bahamas. He graduated high school at 
the age of 12 and worked various jobs where he consistently 
demonstrated character and leadership before moving to the United 
States to continue his education. He received his associates degree 
from Miami-Dade Community College and his bachelor's degree from Lowell 
Technological Institute (UMass Lowell). He worked as an electrical 
engineer for RCA, Honeywell, and AT&T Bell Labs. He remained at AT&T 
for 29 years until his retirement in 2006.
  Elected to represent Ward 2 on the Piscataway Township Council in 
2010, Councilman Bullard served three terms, until December 2022, and 
led the Council as President in 2013. Throughout his tenure, Councilman 
Bullard promoted senior services, recreational programs for children, 
and improvements to parks.
  A long-time advocate for seniors, Councilman Bullard served on the 
Senior Citizen Advisory Commission and the Office of Aging & Disabled 
Services Advisory Council and helped start the Senior Buddy Program 
which partners high school seniors with senior citizens to improve 
computer skills.
  In addition to his work with the senior population, Councilman 
Bullard volunteered his time with the Piscataway Little League, 
Piscataway Community Television, the Metlar-Bodine House Museum, and 
the Piscataway Recreation Board, among others. He was deservingly 
recognized for his efforts by various organizations, including the 
Jersey Access Group, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and the 
Middle Atlantic Regional Babe Ruth Baseball Hall of Fame.
  Councilman Bullard received a heart transplant in 2006. As he did 
throughout his life, Councilman Bullard approached transplant surgery 
with determination and a positive attitude, recovering quickly and 
devoting time to supporting organ donation programs and patients. He 
helped raise funds for organ donation for Hahnemann University and 
served as President of the Second Chance Heart Transplant Chapter and 
Support Group.
  Councilman Bullard leaves behind a loving family, including his 
beloved wife of 45 years, Lois, their children, grandchildren, and his 
siblings. His generous spirit was a joy to everyone he met, and he will 
be remembered fondly by all those whose lives he impacted.
  Mr. Speaker, Councilman Bullard was a dedicated public servant and an 
active member of the community. He was deeply committed to serving the 
residents of Piscataway and his leadership and enthusiasm will truly be 
missed. I know I join with his family, friends, colleagues, and 
community in paying tribute to his memory.

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