Van Drew to Give Keynote Address at Stockton University

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-2nd) will give the keynote address at Stockton University’s 2019 commencement ceremony May 10, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
According to a release, Van Drew will also receive an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service from the institution at the ceremony.
“It is such a great honor, and it truly is sincerely humbling to be speaking at the commencement of such an outstanding educational institution. Stockton University is a cornerstone of South Jersey. I am excited to celebrate such an important day in so many young people’s lives,” stated Van Drew.
“We are honored that Congressman Van Drew has agreed to be our commencement speaker this year,” Stockton President Harvey Kesselman stated. “He has a long history of public service to New Jersey and his constituents. We look forward to him sharing his insights with our graduating students.”
Van Drew was elected to Congress in November 2018. He was sworn in on Jan. 3, 2019 and has been named to serve on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee.
Van Drew also sits on the following subcommittees: Biotech, Horticulture, and Research, Nutrition Oversight, and Department Operations, Commodity, Exchanges, Energy and Credit, General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, and Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.  
He previously served four terms in the New Jersey State Senate and three terms in the state Assembly where he earned the role of Assistant Majority Leader.
A dentist and resident of Dennis Township,  Van Drew earned a reputation as an advocate for South Jersey municipalities and residents, especially veterans, senior citizens and consumers.
He has been honored with awards for his advocacy.  He has also shown a willingness to work on a bipartisan basis.
One of his first acts in Congress was to introduce the “End Government Shutdowns Act” that would permanently prevent the federal government from shutting down.
 In his first speech on the House floor, he asked for support for legislation that would keep the Coast Guard and Federal Aviation Administration funded during the recent shutdown.