[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29289]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATOR RICHARD J. CODEY, PRESIDENT OF THE NEW 
                             JERSEY SENATE

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2003

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to recognize an 
outstanding public servant from my home state, Senator Richard J. 
Codey; as he ascends to the position of President of the New Jersey 
Senate. Senator Codey is being honored by his many friends and family 
members at a special ceremony at the Essex County Hall of Records in 
Newark.
  Senator Codey has established an outstanding reputation for both his 
legislative achievements and his contributions to the community. 
Senator Codey was elected to the Assembly in 1973 and re-elected three 
times. He has served in the Senate since 1981. He represents the 27th 
legislative district, which includes Caldwell, Essex Fells, Fairfield, 
Livingston, Maplewood, North Caldwell, Orange, Roseland, South Orange, 
West Orange, and part of Newark. Senator Codey was selected Senate Co-
President for the 210th Legislative Session beginning January 8, 2002. 
He will be selected President at the 211th Session of the Legislature 
in January, 2004. Senator Codey was Senate Minority leader from 1998 
until 2002. He chaired the Senate Health, Institutions and Welfare 
Committee from 1982 to 1992, and has been a champion of the mentally 
ill and disabled in state institutions and group homes statewide. As a 
result of an undercover investigation he initiated, strict background 
checks and improved training standards for all employees of state 
psychiatric institutions were put into effect.
  Senator Codey has received numerous honors and awards, including the 
state Psychiatric Association's ``Citizen of the Year'' award and the 
state Mental Health Association's service award.
  A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Senator Codey is a 
licensed insurance broker and president of the Olympic Agency. He is 
married to the former Mary Jo Rolli. They are the proud parents of two 
sons, Kevin and Christopher.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the U.S. House of 
Representatives to join me in congratulating Senator Codey and wishing 
him all the best as he continues his outstanding public service.

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