Frelinghuysen Extols Marines, Accepts ‘Semper Fidelis’ Award

U.S. Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) was recently honored with the Semper Fidelis award by the United States Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Frelinghuysen received the award at a gala dinner in Washington, according to a news release from his office.

New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District - which Frelinghuysen represents - includes several Essex County towns: Bloomfield, Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Montclair, North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell and West Orange.

“As an Army draftee many years ago, I have always been awed by the Marine Corps’ fiercely proud tradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor,” Frelinghuysen said during his acceptance speech. “All of us can do no better than to try to live up to your core values of integrity, courage and commitment. For in a world awash in change and emerging threats, Americans need to have confidence in the everlasting character of our Marines. And we do.”

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Frelinghuysen added:

“I am truly honored to receive the Semper Fidelis Award from the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Supporting our Marines and their families —past and present—has been, and will remain, a number one priority for me.”

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Frelinghuysen serves as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. He previously served as Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and with the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Photo: Office of Rodney Frelinghuysen