[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 98 (Tuesday, June 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E612]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2024

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 125th 
anniversary of the Monmouth County Historical Association. This 
milestone will be celebrated by its leadership, members, and the 
greater community at its 49th Annual Garden Party on June 7, 2024. I 
would also like to join the Monmouth County Historical Association in 
honoring the members of its newly formed Advisory Council: Robert 
Broege, Hope Jones, and Ross Millhiser.
  Organized by a group of Monmouth County residents with the intention 
of preserving and celebrating the county's rich history, the Monmouth 
County Historical Association has grown immensely since 1898. In less 
than 25 years, the group had expanded to several hundred members and 
procured an extensive collection. Today, the Association boasts a 
collection of over 30,000 artifacts, a headquarters, library, archives, 
and five historic houses.
  The Association is a renowned historical organization that continues 
to fulfill its mission to discover, preserve, and promote the history, 
genealogy, and biography of Monmouth County. Through its work, the 
Association provides an anthology of our heritage for future 
generations. Its exhibitions explore various topics from the American 
Revolution to the County's resort towns. It has received Giles R. 
Wright Award twice for its recent work to share the stories and 
experiences of the enslaved in Monmouth County. In its 125th year, the 
Monmouth County Historical Association is led by Executive Director 
Shannon Eadon and a knowledgeable staff as well as its Executive 
Committee, Board of Trustees, and its new Advisory Council.
  The Monmouth County Historical Association continues to play a vital 
role in the preservation and promotion of the County's rich history. As 
it marks its 125th anniversary, I sincerely hope my colleagues will 
join me in recognizing the contributions and efforts of the Monmouth 
County Historical Association.

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