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HONORING RICHARD J. CODEY

HealthcareForeign Policy

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On 2026-01-21, Representative Nellie Pou (D-NJ-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING RICHARD J. CODEY" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare and also covered foreign policy.

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HONORING RICHARD J. CODEY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H1159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING RICHARD J. CODEY (Ms. POU asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. POU. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of former New Jersey Governor and longtime State Senator Richard Codey, known to all of us as Dick Codey, a public servant whose 50 years of public service remain unmatched in our State's rich history. Dick Codey believed deeply in service, and he practiced it with heart. Dick was a champion for people living with mental illness long before it was widely acknowledged or understood. He was willing to go further than most, even going undercover in a psychiatric hospital to ensure dignity for those of us too often forgotten. As Governor, he brought steadiness and integrity during a difficult moment for New Jersey, in return earning extraordinary trust from the public. What defined Dick for me was his common touch. He returned constituents' calls himself. He conversed in diner booths late at night. He coached youth basketball. He never stopped being the same person, no matter the title he held. I had the privilege of serving with Dick Codey in Trenton and of calling him my friend. He cared so deeply about the people he represented and the institution that he served. New Jersey is better because of Dick Codey's life and work. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. ____________________

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HONORING RICHARD J. CODEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H1159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING RICHARD J. CODEY (Ms. POU asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. POU. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of former New Jersey Governor and longtime State Senator Richard Codey, known to all of us as Dick Codey, a public servant whose 50 years of public service remain unmatched in our State's rich history. Dick Codey believed deeply in service, and he practiced it with heart. Dick was a champion for people living with mental illness long before it was widely acknowledged or understood. He was willing to go further than most, even going undercover in a psychiatric hospital to ensure dignity for those of us too often forgotten. As Governor, he brought steadiness and integrity during a difficult moment for New Jersey, in return earning extraordinary trust from the public. What defined Dick for me was his common touch. He returned constituents' calls himself. He conversed in diner booths late at night. He coached youth basketball. He never stopped being the same person, no matter the title he held. I had the privilege of serving with Dick Codey in Trenton and of calling him my friend. He cared so deeply about the people he represented and the institution that he served. New Jersey is better because of Dick Codey's life and work. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. ____________________