HONORING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF VASA PARK

On 2026-07-27, Representative Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-7) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF VASA PARK" in the House.

HONORING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF VASA PARK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E743] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF VASA PARK ______ HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, July 27, 2026 Mr. KEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 90th anniversary of Vasa Park in Mount Olive, New Jersey. In 1936 the Vasa Order of America established Vasa Park to serve as a retirement community for Scandinavian immigrants across the Morris County area. Today, the park has grown as a meeting place for descendants of the original founders to come with their families and vacation, experiencing the nature of Mount Olive. The park includes 31 cabins for families to rent and stay, and a Cultural Center for social events and commemoration of Scandinavian ancestry. Families descending from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland make up the over 1,000 members who return to the park year after year. For 90 years, Vasa Park has fostered the Scandinavian presence in Morris County, serving as a lasting symbol of culture and tradition. Throughout its history, the park has upheld the sense of community that is so important to the citizens of Mount Olive and Morris County as a whole. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in commemorating Vasa Park's 90th Anniversary, as they continue to uphold Scandinavian tradition in Mount Olive, New Jersey. ____________________