[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6677]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE PATRICIA WALSH

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2015

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the public service 
of the Honorable Patricia Walsh, member of the Somerset County Board of 
Chosen Freeholders, as she is honored by the Boy Scouts of America 
during the 2015 Tribute to Women Awards.
  Freeholder Walsh has for years been a dedicated public servant to the 
Somerset County community and her native Green Brook. Her many 
accomplishments and contributions to the county, its residents and New 
Jersey have improved the lives of many. As a member of the Somerset 
County Board of Chosen Freeholders, she has held various positions, 
including director of board, deputy director and liaison to many 
community programs and departments serving the 21 municipalities in 
Somerset County. Prior to her service as a Freeholder, Pat was Mayor of 
Green Brook and a member of the governing body.
  Freeholder Walsh has been of service to many public interest groups 
and volunteer organizations, political campaigns and party political 
activities and has earned numerous awards honors for her time and 
service to each.
  Freeholder Walsh and her colleagues on the Board of Chosen 
Freeholders have worked tirelessly for years to ensure that Somerset 
County is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Their 
management of the county finances, parks, health care system, education 
and public works has made Somerset one of the best counties in America.
  I congratulate Patricia Walsh for her well-earned recognition.

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