Bill Pascrell Jr.: The Legacy of a True Paterson Hero

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Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. served in Congress for nearly 30 years, representing the Paterson area.

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Pascrell was a strong advocate for first responders, especially firefighters.

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He was the driving force behind the Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement Act of 2000.

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Pascrell helped establish the Paterson Great Falls as a National Historical Park.

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He served on the House Ways and Means Committee since 2007.

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Pascrell co-chaired the Italian-American Congressional Delegation.

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He spent his entire life living in and serving Paterson, New Jersey.

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Pascrell had a background in education, teaching history and serving on local educational boards.

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He served in the U.S. Army before his political career.

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Pascrell passed away at 87 years old after a long career dedicated to public service.

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