[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              DIANNE GOVE

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 13, 2023

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, it is my pleasure to recognize 
and honor the illustrious career of Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove who has 
dedicated her life to serving our South Jersey community. DiAnne's 
journey began with a strong educational foundation. After graduating 
from Southern Regional High School, she pursued her passion for 
teaching, earning degrees in Social Science from Cabrini University and 
Monmouth University. For an impressive 32 years, she dedicated herself 
to educating and inspiring students, and her exceptional commitment 
earned her the well-deserved distinction of High School Teacher of the 
Year in 1992.
  In 1984, DiAnne was appointed to complete the term of a former 
Commissioner in Long Beach Township. Her dedication and leadership were 
evident, as she was elected to a full term the following year. DiAnne 
has also served in various community roles, including as an Eucharistic 
Minister and Lector at St. Francis parish and as a board member of the 
Southern Ocean County Hospital and the Ocean County Advisory Committee 
on the Status of Women. In 2003, DiAnne was called upon once again to 
serve her community, filling a vacancy as Mayor and Commissioner. She 
was subsequently elected to a fall term and served as President of the 
Ocean County Mayor's Association. In 2009, DiAnne's commitment to 
public service led her to the General Assembly, where she was selected 
to fill a vacant seat, and was reelected many times since. She is a 
champion of veteran's issues and she authored the ``Veterans' Business 
Assistance Act,'', a bill that supports veteran-owned businesses that 
was signed into law in 2011. Because of her dedication, she has been 
recognized with awards such as a the Southern Ocean County Women of 
Achievement award and the VFW Legislator of the Year.
  I thank her for her lifelong commitment and service to her community 
and to the people of South Jersey. God Bless Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove, 
and God Bless our United States of America.

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