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or write hinder her hard work and dedication. 

Not only did she spend hours making countless phone calls to help organize speakers 

against S.B. 5, she also initiated and oversaw 

the completion of an informative booklet, 

‘‘Women’s History Project.’’ This literary work 

identifies 16 local social activists and explains 

their background and experiences with social 

justice causes. The Western Reserve Historical Society has included this booklet in its research catalog. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in honoring the life and achievements of Judy 

Gallo. She will be missed by all who knew her. 

Her memory will live on through the legacy of 

her dedicated service to the community, and 

her tireless advocacy of social justice. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF ASBURY 

PARK MAYOR ED JOHNSON 

HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. 

OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

congratulate Mayor Ed Johnson as he is honored by the NJ State Conference of the 

NAACP at its 2012 Annual NJ NAACP State 

Convention. The Mayor’s leadership and dedication to the City of Asbury Park is highly deserving of recognition. 

First elected to serve as mayor in May 

2005, Mayor Johnson is currently serving his 

second term in office. In addition, Mayor Johnson is a member of the Governing body of Asbury Park, the Transportation Center Subcommittee, and the Neighborhood Preservation Program, among many others. He is no 

stranger to leadership roles within the City of 

Asbury Park, having previously served as 

Chairman of the Asbury Park Urban Enterprise 

Zone. Through his work at the Asbury Park 

Urban Enterprise Zone, Mayor Johnson 

helped develop an organization dedicated to 

supporting economic growth in Asbury Park 

and his commitment to opportunities for residents continues today. 

Mayor Johnson is also a strong advocate for 

accessible quality education. He is a graduate 

of Eastern New Mexico University, where he 

earned both a Bachelor of Science Degree in 

Liberal Arts and Sciences and a Master of 

Arts Degree in Social and Political Science. 

His commitment to education is evident in his 

role as Director of the Brookdale Community 

College Long Branch Higher Education Center 

and his previous employment as an educator. 

Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in 

recognizing Mayor Ed Johnson as the NJ 

State NAACP gathers to celebrate its annual 

convention. Mayor Johnson’s leadership and 

service to the City of Asbury Park is truly honorable. 

IN HONOR OF POLICE CHIEF PAUL 

FRAZIER FOR HIS DEDICATED 

PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE TOWN 

OF BRAINTREE AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 

HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH 

OF MASSACHUSETTS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 

honor of Police Chief Paul Frazier of Braintree, Massachusetts, in recognition of his thirty-two years of dedicated public service to the 

families of the Town of Braintree and the 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

Chief Frazier was born and raised in Braintree, Massachusetts, by his proud parents, 

Mary and Robert Frazier. He is one of ten children. He currently resides in Braintree, Massachusetts and is the proud parent of two wonderful daughters, Jenny and Katie. 

Chief Frazier graduated from Braintree High 

School in 1973 and, following in his father’s 

footsteps, he joined the United States Marine 

Corps earning the rank of Corporal. After serving our country, he attended Northeastern University and earned a Bachelor of Science in 

Criminal Justice. 

Subsequent to his graduation from Northeastern University, he was hired by the Braintree Police Department on June 2e, 1980. 

Early in his career, he earned the American 

Legion’s ‘‘Medal of Honor’’ for apprehending 

an armed felon during a shooting incident. He 

was later promoted to Sergeant on September 

lst, 1987, and Lieutenant on February 5th, 

1990. As a Lieutenant, he led the Detective 

Division and worked with the South Shore 

Drug Task Force. 

In 1993, he became the Chief of Police and 

was reappointed by Mayor Joseph Sullivan in 

2010. As the Chief of Police for 19 years, he 

has implemented a number of improvements 

to the department that helped train and equip 

the police force. Most recently, he helped 

guide a $1 million renovation of the police station. 

Chief Frazier has volunteered countless 

hours to various causes, notably the Alzheimer’s Disease Memory Ride, where funds 

are raised to combat Alzheimer’s Disease, and 

the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Ralph LePore Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament. Fittingly, Chief Frazier was recognized for his leadership with the Ken Coleman 

Extra Mile Award, given to the outstanding volunteer to the Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament. 

Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take 

to the floor of the House today to join with his 

family, friends and contemporaries to thank 

Braintree Police Chief Paul Frazier for his 

dedicated public service to the families of the 

Town of Braintree, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and to the United States of America. I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Police Chief Paul Frazier’s career of unselfish commitment to his community and 

country. 

IN RECOGNITION OF HELEN 

FRESSOLA 

HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING OF MASSACHUSETTS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I along with my 

colleague, Mr. Neal, rise today to recognize 

Mrs. Helen Fressola on her ninetieth birthday. 

Born Helen Haluszka on September 14, 

1922, Helen has experienced much throughout her ninety years. Raised in Chicopee as 

one of three siblings, Helen grew up in Western Massachusetts and also often spent time 

in Cape Cod, which she considered her second home. Helen began work as a branch 

manager for Springfield Institution Savings 

Bank as a young woman, and remained there 

until her retirement. She also worked as a real 

estate agent for many years, helping families 

throughout Massachusetts to find the right 

home. In her spare time, Helen enjoyed ‘‘flipping’’ houses—the act of purchasing, remodeling, and then selling old homes—and eventually, she expanded this hobby to include restaurants as well. The many homes and restaurants that she renovated remain scattered 

throughout western Massachusetts and Connecticut. 

Today, Helen’s life is dominated by her love 

of the ocean, and she is an active member of 

the Hyannis Yacht Club. She has been interested in politics for decades, and recalls attending events on the Cape that were hosted 

by members of the Kennedy family. She attributes her longevity to staying young at 

heart, a way of life that Helen has personified. 

Even at ninety, she enjoys going out to dinner 

with her friends and visiting her favorite casino, and she still insists on driving herself to 

every social occasion that she attends. Helen 

spends much of her time with her ever-expanding family in Massachusetts. She is the 

proud mother of son Alfred and daughter 

Carol, grandmother of Joan, and great-grandmother of Shyloe. 

Mr. Speaker, we are proud to honor Helen 

Fressola as she celebrates the joyous occasion of her ninetieth birthday. She is an extraordinary member of our community and her 

positive spirit is an inspiration to us all. We 

ask that our colleagues join us in wishing her 

many more years of health and happiness. 

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HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE 

OF 1ST LT. TODD W. LAMBKA 

HON. HEATH SHULER OF NORTH CAROLINA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor the life and service of 1st Lt. Todd W. 

Lambka. On August 1st, 2012, he passed 

away while serving in the Paktika province of 

Afghanistan. 

1st Lt. Lambka attended Robbinsville High 

School where he participated in both football 

and wrestling. He was known for his maturity 

as well as his work ethic, building a reputation 

for outworking his teammates and making others around him better. Following high school, 

1st Lt. Lambka excelled as a student at the 

United States Military Academy at West Point, 


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