[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16738]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF ROBERT J. BURROWS

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2007

  Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Robert J. Burrows, a 
respected and invaluable resident of the 13th district of New Jersey. 
Mr. Burrow's life set a higher standard in public service and 
dedication to the well-being of his community through his roles in the 
areas of education, public office and congressional service.
  Robert Burrows made Bayonne, NJ, his home for the last 50 years. He 
was instrumental in shaping the City's government, making his mark 
after serving as Bayonne's First Ward Councilman from 1994 to 1998, Mr. 
Burrows also served as Commissioner of the Bayonne Board of Adjustment, 
later becoming vice chairman.
  Robert Burrows helped shape the future of the City of Bayonne as a 
citizen-appointed Member of the Hudson/Bergen Bayonne Light Rail 
Advisory Committee. In this capacity, he led Bayonne in becoming the 
first stop of the historic light rail system that has brought expansion 
and economic development to the region. Mr. Burrows also served as 
trustee of the Board of Education during the construction of the 
Midtown Community School.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Burrows was an active member of the 
community. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name 
Society, St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish Council, the Bayonne Sicilian 
Club, and Irelands 32. Mr. Burrows also served on the Board of the 
Bayonne Community Museum and was First Chairman of the Bayonne Historic 
Preservation Commission. His love for public service was also 
demonstrated as a member of the New Frontier Democrats.
  Born in Brooklyn, NY, Robert Burrows was a graduate of New York 
University. He was a dedicated employee of the Metropolitan Life 
Insurance Company for 42 years until his retirement as vice president 
of the Claims Division.
  From 1998 to 2006, Mr. Burrows served as congressional aide to U.S. 
Senator Robert Menendez, and I was proud to have him serve in my office 
until his retirement. I congratulate Bob and his family for his 
dedication to the constituents of the 13th congressional district and 
in particular, to the residents of Bayonne.
  The outpouring of expressions of condolence to his wife Marie, his 
children and grandchildren are evidence that his commitment to helping 
others will be deeply missed. I join them in mourning the loss of a 
true gentleman, whose memory will live in the hearts of the many people 
he touched.

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