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Murphy: Route 19 named after Pascrell

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Governor Phil Murphy signed a measure naming Route 19 after longtime congressman Bill Pascrell.

“Whether it was during his time as Mayor of Paterson, a State Assemblyman, or his current service in the halls of the U.S. House of Representatives, Bill has made us all proud,” said Murphy in a statement on Tuesday morning. “It is my honor to sign this legislation recognizing his contributions, both past, and ongoing to the 9th district, our state, and our country.”

Pascrell was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996. He served ten years on the House Transportation Committee. Before that he served as the mayor of Paterson from 1990-96.

“To say that I am honored by this designation would be an understatement,” said Pascrell, who also served nine years in the New Jersey General Assembly. “I remember when this important stretch of road in the shadow of Garrett Mountain was completed. While compact, Route 19 traverses my home Passaic County to connect the Garden State Parkway to downtown Paterson, the historic district, and our beloved Great Falls National Park.”

Pascrell thanked Murphy, state senator Nellie Pou and assembly members Benjie Wimberly and Shavonda Sumter for the honor.

The entire length of State Highway Route 19 has been designated as William J. Pascrell Jr. Highway for his public service. However, the law bars the use of public funds to produce, purchase, or erect signs bearing the new designation.

“I am humbled beyond words by the strong bipartisan support associating me with this gateway to Paterson,” said Pascrell.

Last year, municipal officials named the Paterson Fire Headquarters after the former mayor.

Pascrell turns 83 on Saturday.

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  • John Brown

    Why not rename it after the gentleman that's been keeping that portion of highway clean for the past 20 years.and not getting paid for it. I think his name is benny. Rain or shine everyday for 365 days he's out there.I see him. Weekdays and weekends picking up trash. Non stop
    I think he is well deserving of that honor.

    • Plumber

      Well said

    • bigron

      Or let Billy P. do what Benny does.

      • DemocrapSocialistsSuck

        Bill Pascrell isn't fit to pick corn out of shit. Just another left wing hack scumbag robbing the moron voters blind.

    • DemocrapSocialistsSuck

      I see him out there all the time!

  • John Brown

    pick a street in the 4th ward to name after Pascrell. as a testament
    to all he's done for the city. Governor street would be nice

    • bigron

      Godwin Avenue.

  • DemocrapSocialistsSuck

    Bill Pascrell is a typical NJ left wing piece of shit crooked politician. His moron son has four jobs in Passaic county.

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