[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8537]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF MS. HELEN GOTTLIEB

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Helen 
Gottlieb, Chairwoman of the Middlesex County Democratic Organization in 
New Jersey, upon the occasion of her retirement. Chairwoman Gottlieb is 
a strong Democratic leader in Middlesex County who has made 
immeasurable contributions to her community and the Democratic Party. 
Ms. Gottlieb's service is undoubtedly deserving of this body's 
recognition.
  In addition to her public service, Chairwoman Gottlieb has amassed an 
impressive professional resume. Helen served as a dedicated teacher of 
English as a Second Language with the South Plainfield school district 
from 1970 through 1994. Beginning in 1980, as a member of the Edison 
Township Board of Adjustments, Helen faithfully served the local 
residents. She later served as President of the Edison Menlo Oaks 
Democratic Club and was a member of the Edison Township Planning Board. 
Her outstanding mentoring and leadership led to her appointment as 
Assistant Principal of South Plainfield High School in 1994, where she 
served for ten years. Helen also served as co-chair of the Middlesex 
County Clinton/Gore Presidential Campaign and Edison, New Jersey 
Democratic Vice-Chair. She currently serves as New Jersey State 
Committee Member and Middlesex County Democratic Chair, having 
previously serving as Vice Chair. I commend Helen for her continued 
service on behalf of the residents of Middlesex County.
  As a result of her exceptional work, Helen has received countless 
awards and honors for her achievements. She was awarded the ``Woman of 
Achievement'' Award and Commendation from the New Jersey General 
Assembly, 18th District, in 1999 and 1997, respectively. Helen was also 
the recipient of the Middlesex County Woman of Excellence Award in 
Education in 1993. She was featured in The News Tribune ``Applause'' 
Section in 1991 and was the New Jersey ESL Teacher of the Year in 1990, 
and most recently was the recipient of the Federation of Democratic 
Women's Peg Roberts Award. Helen currently resides in Edison, New 
Jersey with her husband, Judge Joel Gottlieb. They have two children 
and two grandsons.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I would like to extend my gratitude to 
Chairwoman Helen Gottlieb for her exceptional contributions to the 
residents of my district and wish her well in her retirement.

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