US Congressman. A member of the Democratic Party, he served New Jersey's 8th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 until 1993. After attending Oregon State University and Washington State University, he served with the United States Army during World War II. Following his return home, he worked as a banking executive and entered the political arena when he was elected mayor of Wayne Township, New Jersey in 1956. During his tenure in Congress, Roe served as chairman of the Public Works and Transportation Committee. He helped secure federal dollars that went to improvements for North New Jersey and New York's highway system.
US Congressman. A member of the Democratic Party, he served New Jersey's 8th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 until 1993. After attending Oregon State University and Washington State University, he served with the United States Army during World War II. Following his return home, he worked as a banking executive and entered the political arena when he was elected mayor of Wayne Township, New Jersey in 1956. During his tenure in Congress, Roe served as chairman of the Public Works and Transportation Committee. He helped secure federal dollars that went to improvements for North New Jersey and New York's highway system.
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