[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3642]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE RAMAPO COLLEGE DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS DINNER 2008

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2008

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
four individuals who have been named by the Ramapo College Foundation 
Board of Governors as the 2008 Distinguished Citizens. This honor 
highlights their personal and professional commitment to advance higher 
education and their significant service to the community.
  James E. Jaworski, Esq.; Patricia B. Shrader, Esq.; Drew Nieporent, 
and Edward P. Wallace, Jr. each support Ramapo College in their own 
unique ways while exemplifying the school's commitment to high 
standards of educational excellence.
  In addition, these individuals are recognized for their dedication 
and unfailing commitment to our community. Our communities are only as 
strong as the people and organizations that are willing to put their 
time, effort, and energy into building them. I applaud Ramapo College 
for honoring these individuals and, in doing so, the true spirit of 
community that helps to make our country a symbol of strength and hope 
worldwide.
  Ramapo College of New Jersey is located in Mahwah, New Jersey. 
Designated as ``New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College,'' Ramapo is a 
comprehensive institution of higher education whose faculty and staff 
dedicate themselves to the promotion of teaching and learning within a 
strong liberal arts based curriculum. Its curricular emphasis includes 
the liberal arts and sciences, social sciences, fine and performing 
arts, and the professional programs within a residential and 
sustainable living and learning environment.
  It is an honor to represent such fine people and institutions in the 
U.S. House of Representatives.

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