[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 6442] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]IN HONOR OF THOMAS P. FOTE ______ HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Thomas P. Fote and congratulate him upon receiving the New Jersey Governor's and New Jersey Jefferson's Environmental Stewardship award. This award recognizes outstanding volunteers who pioneer and promote energy conservation and environmental action. Mr. Fote's years of selfless work to improve New Jersey's environment make him a highly deserving recipient of this honor. Mr. Fote serves as Legislative Chair of Jersey Coast Anglers Association where he has built a coalition to stop the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from ocean dumping. Because of his efforts residents of New Jersey benefit from improved ocean water and a safer, cleaner coastal environment. Mr. Fote also serves on the Policy Board of the Barnegat Bay Estuary Program. Under his leadership, the Barnegat Bay's water quality has improved while the program's administrative costs have remained low. As an unpaid volunteer, Mr. Fote selflessly donates much of his time to these critical environmental efforts. Mr. Fote is also a retired Army captain who bravely served our country in Vietnam. His lifetime of service to New Jersey and our nation is an example to us all. The Governor's Volunteer Awards are being presented for the first time this year in a new partnership with the New Jersey Jefferson Awards. Mr. Fote's volunteer work is especially deserving of an inaugural award from these two long standing and highly respected volunteer recognition efforts. Madam Speaker, it is my hope that this body will join me in honoring Thomas P. Fote for his exceptional service and congratulate him upon receiving the New Jersey Governor's Environmental Stewardship award. ____________________