Frank Pallone: “Thank you, my colleague. I mentioned, Mr. Speaker, that former Governor Corzine, who worked with John Adler for many…”

“Thank you, my colleague. I mentioned, Mr. Speaker, that former Governor Corzine, who worked with John Adler for many years on judicial and law enforcement issues while Adler served in the State senate as chairman of the Judiciary Committee and Corzine, of course, was the Governor at the time, he asked that I read this statement on the passing of Congressman John Adler: ``Congressman John Adler was a dedicated public servant whose wit, intelligence, and drive enriched the public debate in both the New Jersey statehouse and in our Nation's capital. For nearly half his life, Congressman Adler committed himself to the truly noble idea that our government and our great country can be a force for good in the lives of so many citizens. ``Today, we owe a debt of gratitude to Shelley Adler for sharing John with countless New Jerseyans who, whether they know it or not, are better off because of her loving and generous husband. ``John's true legacy, however, as Shelley would certainly attest, is found in four wonderful boys who will undoubtedly enrich their communities with the same spirit of compassion and commitment to the greater good found in their father. ``While we mourn John's passing, may we also celebrate him by remembering that our own lives are defined by those moments when we decide to stop and help someone else.'' Those are the comments by former Governor Corzine. Mr.…”