[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 24260]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



               IN RECOGNITION OF FATHER ROBERT COUNSELMAN

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that 
I rise today to honor Father Robert Counselman, who received the 2000 
William E. Short Award from the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce. 
Through his exemplary service to the community, Father Counselman has 
shown his dedication and commitment to numerous civic institutions 
within and outside of the church.
  Father Counselman serves as Chaplain to the Woodbridge Township 
Police Department and the Woodbridge Chamber of Commerce. He is an 
active participant in several civic and private institutions such as 
Habitat for Humanity, the Woodbridge Historical League, the Community 
Advisory Panel, and the Woodbridge Historic Preservation Commission. He 
was also instrumental in setting up a ``Soup Kitchen'' at Trinity 
Church, which provides free meals on Fridays. In addition, he helped 
establish a community playground, and is always available to assist 
people in their times of need.
  It is an honor to recognize Father Robert Counselman's work and 
congratulate him on receiving the William E. Short Award from the 
Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce.

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