[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8662]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF BRETT HARDWOOD

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 4, 2005

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brett Harwood for 
his outstanding accomplishments in the business world, his commitment 
to serving the community, and his generous philanthropy. Mr. Harwood 
will be honored for his impressive and visionary work by Liberty Health 
at its annual gala on May 5, 2005, in New Jersey.
  A successful businessman, Mr. Harwood helps run his family's company, 
Harwood Properties, LLC, which is based out of Jersey City, New Jersey. 
Founded in 1920, the business has been passed down through the 
generations and continues to flourish. Mr. Harwood has achieved great 
success in the parking services industry. Apart from his work in New 
Jersey, he currently serves as director of the National Parking 
Association in Washington, DC.
  Throughout the years, Mr. Harwood has combined his strong leadership 
skills with his desire to support and develop multiple community and 
charitable organizations. As the former vice-chairman of the Liberty 
Health Board of Trustees, he gave his time and energy to ensure the 
completion of the Jersey City Medical Center-Wilzig Hospital. 
Additionally, he made the first donation to the Capitol Campaign, which 
has raised 16 million dollars to support the new medical center. Mr. 
Harwood has also generously donated to the Jewish Home and 
Rehabilitation Center and to Franklin and Marshall College.
  Actively involved in the community, Mr. Harwood is a member of Temple 
Sharey Telfilo Israel in South Orange, the Ben Franklin society, and 
the Franklin and Marshall Leadership Council.
  Mr. Harwood was born in Orange, New Jersey and holds a bachelor's 
degree in government. He graduated with his J.D. from Temple University 
Law School and was admitted to the New Jersey Bar that same year. 
Before joining Harwood Properties, LLC, he worked at various law firms, 
concentrating on creditor's rights. He and his wife, Margie, are the 
proud parents of two children and are celebrating their 35th wedding 
anniversary this year. When Mr. Harwood is not busy with his business 
and community affairs, he spends his free time sailing, traveling, and 
relaxing on the beach.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Brett Harwood for 
his dedication to serving others, his admirable work in the community, 
and his great efforts to improve the quality of life for people of New 
Jersey.

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