[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 963]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     TRIBUTE TO JERRY W. WEST, SR.

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2000

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I rise to 
mark the passing of Mr. Jerry W. West, Sr., of Neptune, NJ, who died on 
Saturday, December 4, 1999, at the age of 73.
  Jerry West was an outstanding leader in our community, dedicated to 
the effort to improve the quality of life for the residents of the 
Jersey Shore area. He was also a good friend whose support and advice I 
have always valued. Jerry also worked closely with my predecessor, a 
great Member of this House, the late Representative James J. Howard of 
New Jersey.
  Born in Asbury Park, NJ, Jerry West lived in the Shore area for most 
of life. He served his country in the Navy during World War II. He 
received his bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration 
from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. He went on to earn 
his doctorate from Temple University, Philadelphia. He was an adjunct 
professor at his alma mater, Monmouth University. For 20 years, Jerry 
served as a contract specialist for the U.S. Army's Fort Monmouth in 
Eatontown, NJ, retiring in 1997.
  Jerry West made great contributions to the building and maintaining 
of a prosperous and healthy community along the Jersey Shore. He was a 
member of the Neptune Township Board of Adjustment and the 
Environmental Commission. He also served on the Fletcher Lake 
Committee, contributing his efforts to the restoration of this 
beautiful lake located between the Ocean Grove section of Neptune and 
Bradley Beach. In fact, in recognition of Jerry's devotion to the cause 
of protecting our environmental resources, the West family is asking 
that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Fletcher 
Lake Committee.
  As dedicated as he was to serving our community, Jerry was most 
devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Edna 
Brand West, his son, Jerry West, Jr., his daughter, Linda W. Maxwell, 
his brother, John West, his sister, Ann Connelly, five grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, the passing of Jerry West is a terrible loss for his 
family, his many friends and all those in our community who have 
benefited from his good work. It is, nevertheless, an honor for me to 
pay tribute to him in the pages of the Congressional Record.

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