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Public Relations/Government Affairs Specialist Telephone: (732) 992-0600 E-mail: Ilam `,njaa.com

ASSEMBLYMAN RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS "LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR"AWARD FROM NEW JERSEY APARTMENT ASSOCIATION

Plainfield's Own, Assemblyman Gerald Green, honored for leadership on rental housing issues

Monroe Township, N.J., - Assemblyman Gerald Green, Chair of the Assembly Housing & Local Government Committee, has received New Jersey Apartment Association's (NJAA) 2008 "Legislator of the Year" award - a recognized honor that praises his dedication to the people of New Jersey and tireless service to both multi-family rental housing residents and providers.

"Assemblyman Green's efforts to advance multi-family rental housing issues in Trenton is unmatched," said Conor Fennessy, Vice President of Government Affairs at NJAA. "In a state where property taxes, municipal fees, fuel costs, health insurance, property and casualty insurance costs have all risen dramatically, Assemblyman Green has sought to work with housing providers to ensure that rental housing remains available and affordable. On behalf of our hundreds of NJAA members across New Jersey, we are pleased to present Assemblyman Green with this award."

A resident of Plainfield, Assemblyman Green has been at the forefront of innovative efforts to promote effective housing policy through expanded availability, renewed attention to overall affordability, and increased production of rental housing in New Jersey. His dedication to comprehensive housing policy benefits multi-family rental housing providers and residents throughout New Jersey.

"Under Assemblyman Green's leadership, the Legislature has adopted dozens of legislative initiatives that help make rental housing more affordable. He understands the issues facing multi-family rental housing providers and residents in New Jersey," commented Tom Kretsch, President of NJAA, a statewide organization of apartment owners, managers, builders, developers, and allied industries dedicated to advancing the viability of the apartment living in New Jersey.

"The NJAA has always been a welcome partner in helping the Legislature craft sensible housing policies that will benefit all residents," commented Assemblyman Green. "I look forward to continuing to work with the entire community of housing advocates, providers, and stakeholders as we move forward in our efforts to keep rental housing affordable for New Jersey's working families."

About New Jersey Apartment Association

New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) represents over 600 multi-family rental housing providers to and affiliated businesses throughout New Jersey. NJAA is a statewide organization dedicated
maintaining, improving and building new and affordable rental housing that serves hundreds of thousands of New Jersey's working families, young couples and seniors. Rental housing is home to one-third of New Jersey's families. One in three of our neighbors, co-workers, friends and family call their choice of the safe and comfortable apartments provided by our members - home. NJAA also serves its membership's interest on a national level through its affiliation with the National Apartment Association (NAA). For more information on apartment home living in New Jersey along with NJAA events and activities please visit us online at www.njaa.com.

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104 Interchange Plaza, Suite 201 172 West State Street, Suite 304
Monroe Township, NJ 08831 Trenton, NJ 08608
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