Speeches

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates Dr. Robert Bray on His Retirement July 20, 2026

Rep. Van Drew congratulates Dr. Robert Bray on his well-earned retirement after many years of service. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate for southern ...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates Kevin Moore On His Eagle Scout Court Of Honor July 20, 2026

Rep. Van Drew had the pleasure of attending Kevin Moore’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor, a proud moment for Kevin and his family. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a stron...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Praises Specialist 4th Class Thomas G. Punzo Jr for His Service July 20, 2026

Rep. Van Drew recently had the honor of presenting Specialist Fourth Class Thomas G. Punzo, Jr. with a Quilt of Valor in Little Egg Harbor Township, South Jersey. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. H...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Congratulates William Maines on his Eagle Scout Court of Honor July 20, 2026

Rep. Van Drew recently had the honor of attending William Maines, celebrating a young man who truly lives by the values of Scouting. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Celebrates the Service of Specialist 4th Class William Paczkowski July 20, 2026

Recently, Congressman Van Drew presented Specialist Fourth‑Class William “Bill” Paczkowski with a Quilt of Valor in Little Egg Harbor Township, South Jersey. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Pays Tribute to Chief Petty Officer Robert Knechtel July 20, 2026

Recently, Congressman Van Drew attended Chief Petty Officer Robert Knechtel's Quilt of Valor Ceremony. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate for southern ...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Commemorates Private First-Class Henry William Richter July 20, 2026

Recently, Congressman Van Drew had the great honor of presenting Private First-Class Henry William Richter with a Quilt of Valor in Little Egg Harbor Township, South Jersey. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of D...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Honors Corporal Michael J. Ferns July 20, 2026

Recently, Congressman Van Drew had the great pleasure of presenting Corporal Michael J. Ferns with a Quilt of Valor in Little Egg Harbor Township, South Jersey. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He ...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Honors First Lieutenant Patrick O'Malley for his Service July 20, 2026

Recently, Congressman Van Drew had the honor presenting First Lieutenant Patrick O’Malley with a Quilt of Valor in Little Egg Harbor Township, South Jersey. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has ...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Recognizes Personnelman/Petty Officer First-Class John Paul Nowak July 20, 2026

Recently, Congressman Van Drew had the great pleasure to present Personnelman and Petty Officer First-Class John Paul Nowak with a Quilt of Valor in Little Egg Harbor Township, South Jersey. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Celebrates Cumberland Christian School's 80th Anniversary July 20, 2026

Recently, Congressman Van Drew had the honor of attending Cumberland Christian School’s 80th Anniversary celebration in Vineland, South Jersey. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a repu...

7.20.26 | Rep. Van Drew Celebrates Nathan Charlesworth Who Has Earned the Rank of Eagle Scout July 20, 2026

Congressman Van Drew has the honor of recognizing Nathan Charlesworth for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, a milestone that reflects years of hard work, dedication, and service. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Boar...

7.15.26 | Rep. Van Drew Opposes Financial Surveillance of Gun Owners July 15, 2026

Rep. Van Drew supports H.R. 1181 to stop credit card companies from tracking gun owners. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate for southern New Jersey mun...

5.07.26 | Rep. Van Drew Celebrates Gregory Heiland Who Has Earned the Rank of Eagle Scout May 7, 2026

Today, Congressman Van Drew wants to celebrate the accomplishments of Gregory Heiland and his recent achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout. ABOUT CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW Dr. Jefferson Van Drew has served at almost every level of elected office in New Jersey government; from fire commissioner, council, mayor, county commissioner, State Assemblyman, and State Senate. As a practicing dentist of almost 30 years, he served as President of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has earned a reputat...