Frank Lautenberg: “I rise today to pay tribute to the accomplishments of an outstanding constituent of mine, Mrs. Adele Guttenberg. Mrs.…”

“I rise today to pay tribute to the accomplishments of an outstanding constituent of mine, Mrs. Adele Guttenberg. Mrs. Guttenberg has been more than just an ordinary advocate for the disabled in New Jersey. She worked tirelessly to gain support long before the onset of State efforts. The mother of two severely handicapped children, Mrs. Guttenberg lobbied the Bergen County Board of Freeholders to ensure that all students, regardless of their age, receive the educational opportunities that they deserve. She has helped implement this in a number of ways, most notably by providing, with her husband, a 4-year scholarship to the New Jersey Institute of Technology for a disabled resident, and by her donations dedicated to removing architectural boundaries at the college. As the cofounder of the Spectrum for Living, she expanded the opportunities for housing, day care, work shops, and quality of life. Recently, despite her officially nonprofessional status, Mrs. Guttenberg was chosen Woman of the Year by the Bergen County Business and Professional Women. Mrs. Guttenberg is an exceptional example of an individual who has committed herself to improving the lives of those members of our society who face special challenges. I applaud her dedication, her generosity, and her spirit. She is an inspiration to us all.”