[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6506]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE HONORABLE ELEANORE NISSLEY

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2006

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to a true leader and visionary, the Honorable Eleanore Nissley of 
Ridgewood, New Jersey. Eleanore is being honored for her outstanding 
civic contributions by the Center for Civic Responsibility next week. 
It is an honor richly deserved and long overdue.
  Eleanore Nissley has been a shining star in New Jersey politics and 
community life for 40 years. She served as Bergen County's Republican 
Committeewoman and has offered her talents and political acumen to 
candidates and campaigns at every level. In fact, given the integral 
role Mrs. Nissley has played in New Jersey politics, the New Jersey 
Federation of Republican Women named her Woman of the Year. Her 
longtime friend and President of the NJFRW, Dot Romaine calls Eleanore 
``the epitome of the Republican woman.''
  A native of Rutherford and an avid sports fan, Eleanore has served on 
the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission and the New Jersey 
Sports and Exposition Authority. Eleanore also gives her time and 
energy to the Boy Scouts, and she serves on the Board of Directors for 
the Interchange Bank.
  One would think, Mr. Speaker, with all that Eleanore Nissley gives to 
her community that she hasn't a spare moment to herself. But, in fact, 
Mrs. Nissley's business abilities are equally renowned. And, Eleanore 
is committed first and foremost to her family. The mother of four and 
grandmother of many, Eleanore always finds time to devote to her loving 
lineage.
  I am pleased beyond words, Mr. Speaker, to take this opportunity to 
add my thanks and praise to this chorus as well. Eleanore Nissley has 
time and time again given me advice and counsel that is priceless. I 
value Eleanore's friendship. And, I look forward to years of working 
with her to make North Jersey an even better place to live and work and 
raise a family.

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