HONORING MRS. JACQUELINE MILITO DeMARCO

On 2026-09-08, Representative Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-7) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MRS. JACQUELINE MILITO DeMARCO" in the House.

HONORING MRS. JACQUELINE MILITO DeMARCO

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 142 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E885] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MRS. JACQUELINE MILITO DeMARCO ______ HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Mr. KEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jacqueline Milito DeMarco on the remarkable occasion of her 100th birthday. Mrs. DeMarco's century of life--marked by devotion to family and service to the Bernardsville community--deserves recognition. Born one of nine children, Mrs. DeMarco was raised in a hardworking Italian-American family. Her father immigrated to Liberty Corner and purchased 100 acres of farmland, instilling in his children the values of perseverance, industry, and family unity that have guided Mrs. DeMarco throughout her long and full life. While working at the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, she met Robert DeMarco. They married in 1960 and, two years later, settled in Bernardsville. There they raised their two children, Lisa and Robert, in the home where Mrs. DeMarco continues to live today. After more than six decades of marriage, Mr. DeMarco passed away in 2023 at the age of 93. In Bernardsville, Mrs. DeMarco became a familiar and beloved presence through her years of service as a cashier in the elementary school cafeteria. Beyond her work, she has long found joy in knitting--a pastime that has remained a constant source of comfort and creativity. Mrs. DeMarco's 100th birthday stands as a milestone of an extraordinary life well lived--one filled with family, community, and treasured memories. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Jacqueline Milito DeMarco on this historic occasion. We extend our warmest wishes to Mrs. DeMarco, her children, and all her family and loved ones, and we recognize with gratitude a century of dignity, devotion, and a life that has enriched the Bernardsville community. ____________________