[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 17405-17406]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO THE TOWNS OF MOORESTOWN AND CHATHAM, NEW JERSEY

 Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Moorestown and Chatham, NJ, on being named two of the best places in 
the country to live. It is only fitting that an acclaimed national 
magazine recognized what I have always known--New Jersey is a great 
State in which to live.
  Moorestown and Chatham received these top honors based upon the 
following criteria: business climate, economic well being, quality of 
life, and a positive environment in which to work and raise a family. 
New Jersey's tourism industry, scenic beauty, low crime rate, high-
quality education, community spirit, parks and recreation, make my 
State attractive for many families and businesses.
  Moorestown, a 15-square-mile, tree-lined, suburban town, was named 
the No. 1 place to live in America. This lovely little hamlet, located 
in Burlington County, prides itself on its historic buildings, charming 
customs, and social conscience. One of its nicest traditions is its 
``Random Act of Kindness Week,'' a time when its citizens are 
encouraged to practice the virtue of good deeds, not only for the 
neediest, but for their next-door neighbors as well. Only

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moments away from Philadelphia, it has a booming economy with numerous 
manufacturing facilities, high-tech firms, and defense contractors. 
Moorestown is also home to many cultural arts venues and recreational 
facilities. As many of the families that have lived there for 
generations will tell you, this town is truly the perfect place to 
raise a family and call home.
  One of our other great towns, Chatham, NJ, was ranked the ninth most 
desirable place to live in the country. This small wonder of Morris 
County, sits on the banks of the Passaic River, and is home to many of 
the historic manufacturing plants of the late 1800s and early 1900s. 
Today, Chatham relies on many major technology and communications firms 
to help boost this small metropolis to the forefront of the Nation. 
Chatham is a great place to raise a family as well, with its many fine 
schools and close proximity to New York City. It is also home to a 
national wildlife refuge, which residents fought to protect from 
developers.
  It is no surprise that my home State of New Jersey is the only place 
with two towns in the top 10 list. Moorestown and Chatham both deserve 
these high honors. I applaud the local officials, enterprising business 
men and women, and the committed citizens of these great towns. I am 
proud to represent them in the U.S. Senate, and wish them all the best 
in the future.

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