[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 260]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                    IN RECOGNITION OF MS. MARY SABIK

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 11, 2011

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Mary R. 
Sabik, municipal clerk of Union Beach, New Jersey. In 2010, Ms. Sabik 
retired from her position as municipal clerk after serving the 
residents of Union Beach for 45 years. She quickly adapted to the 
various demands and responsibilities as municipal clerk, performing 
above and beyond expectations. Today, I congratulate Ms. Sabik for her 
exceptional work and extend my best wishes as she begins to enter the 
next chapter of her life.
  Sworn into office in 1966 as municipal clerk, Ms. Sabik has firsthand 
experience with local government and the development of the Union Beach 
community. During her tenure, she served under six different mayors: 
Alfred Hennessy, Jr.; Fred Varlese; Vincent Farley; Carmen Stoppiello; 
Richard Ellison; and current mayor, Paul Smith, Jr. Her 
responsibilities also included serving as assessment searcher, 
assistant recycling coordinator and election clerk. Ms. Sabik continues 
to supersede her expectations. Her honorable actions are undoubtedly 
deserving of this body's recognition.
  Ms. Sabik is an inspirational and strong cancer survivor and 
volunteers her time with the American Cancer Society. She continues to 
assist with fundraising for cancer research and education. The ``Love 
Lights a Tree'' exhibit is displayed annually at Union Beach Borough 
Hall to honor survivors and victims of cancer during the holiday 
season. The exhibit is a result of Ms. Sabik's hard work and dedication 
toward this cause. Ms. Sabik has also admirably served on the borough's 
Heritage Committee and participated in various bicentennial 
celebrations throughout the community. Ms. Sabik currently resides in 
Union Beach, New Jersey. She has two daughters, Charlene and Allison, 
and five grandchildren ranging from ages 12 to 18 years old. She enjoys 
reading biographies, boating, cooking and relaxing with a movie in the 
evening.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Ms. Sabik for her 45 
years of service to the borough of Union Beach. Her continued hard work 
and dedication are an example of what steadfast commitment and 
dedication can accomplish.

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