SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 45

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

INTRODUCED APRIL 21, 1997

 

 

By Senator McGREEVEY

 

 

A Joint Resolution calling on Congress and the United States Postal Service to name the Post Office at 205 Jefferson Street in Perth Amboy after the late Congressman Edward J. Patten.

 

Whereas, The Honorable Edward J. Patten who passed away on September 19, 1994, at the age of 89, was a well-beloved person with a long and productive career of dedicated service in federal, State and local government; and

Whereas, Mr. Patten served as mayor of Perth Amboy from 1934 to 1940, the city's youngest-ever mayor, and as Middlesex County Clerk from 1940 to 1954; and

Whereas, He served as campaign manager to former Governor Robert B. Meyner in 1953 and 1957 and was appointed to serve as New Jersey Secretary of State in 1954 and was reappointed in 1958, serving until 1962; and

Whereas, Mr. Patten was elected to Congress in 1962 from the 15th District in Middlesex County and was re-elected eight times, serving until 1981 during which time he devoted himself to the service of his constituents; and

Whereas, During his tenure in Congress, Mr. Patten served on the House Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Education and Welfare and the House Science, Space and Aeronautics Committee and was instrumental in providing millions of dollars in federal grants to Middlesex County and its communities for education, scientific research, hospitals and the handicapped, and also sponsored several laws which benefit many Americans, including students, senior citizens and the disabled; and

Whereas, In 1980, Mr. Patten was bestowed the Rutgers University Award, its highest honor, for his service and leadership as one of the greatest supporters of higher education in the United States and as a strong and consistent advocate of federal support of student aid programs and university research activities; and

Whereas, Congressman Patten took a leadership role in a wide range of civic, fraternal and charitable programs in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County and this State, including service as president of


    the Perth Amboy and Middlesex County Bar Associations, and as     director of the State League of Municipalities, and received many    civic, cultural, and other awards; and

Whereas, It would be a fitting tribute to this man who served so well and in such a distinguished manner not only the constituents of his district but all the people of New Jersey to name the Post Office at 205 Jefferson Street in Perth Amboy after him; now, therefore,

 

    Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

 

    1. The Legislature and Governor of the State of New Jersey call upon the Congress and the United States Postal Service to name the Post Office at 205 Jefferson Street in Perth Amboy after the late Congressman Edward J. Patten.

 

    2. Duly authenticated copies of this joint resolution shall be transmitted to the Postmaster General of the United States, to the presiding officers of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, and to every member of the Congress elected from this State.

 

    3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.

 

 

STATEMENT

 

    This joint resolution calls upon Congress and the United States Postal Service to name the Post Office at 205 Jefferson Street in Perth Amboy after the late Congressman Edward J. Patten.

 

 

                            

Calls upon Congress and U.S. Postal Service to name Post Office at 205 Jefferson Street in Perth Amboy after the late Congressman Edward J. Patten.