[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6247]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF MS. TERI O'CONNOR

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2011

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Teri 
O'Connor, the recipient of the 2011 Women of Distinction Award 
presented by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. Ms. O'Connor has 
demonstrated unwavering commitment to serving the people of Monmouth 
County. Ms. O'Connor's devotion is undoubtedly deserving of this body's 
recognition.
  Ms. O'Connor is currently the County Administrator for Monmouth 
County and manages the day-to-day operations of 60 county departments 
comprised of over 3,000 employees. Her responsibilities include 
supervising, directing and managing all county administrative 
departments, divisions and offices. She is also responsible for 
carrying out the policies and directives of the Board of Chosen 
Freeholders. In addition to her duties as County Administrator, Ms. 
O'Connor admirably serves as Administrator and Freeholder 
Representative to the Emergency Management Homeland Security Working 
Group since 2002. She has also supervised the County Insurance Office 
for 13 years. Ms. O'Connor is currently Freeholder Liaison to the 
Freehold Center Partnership as well as County Representative to 
Freehold's Downtown Planning & Design Committee. Through her personal, 
professional and community achievements, Ms. O'Connor embodies the 
mission of the Girl Scouts to help young girls build courage, 
confidence and character.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in leading this body in congratulating 
Ms. O'Connor for receiving the prestigious Women of Distinction Award, 
presented by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. Her steadfast 
dedication is an example of what hard work and determination can 
accomplish.

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