Congressman  Chris Smith of Robbinsville, N.J. received the 2014 Community Service Award of the Catedral Santa Maria de la Asuncion--St. Mary's Cathedral--of Trenton N.J. for his dedication to serving the public.
 
    His work on autism, Alzheimer's disease, human trafficking, human rights and other issues were cited by Rosa Rosado, Gala Chairwoman as she presented him with the award at the Oct. 4 event.  Congressman Smith spoke to the over 600 attendees at the Third Annual Community Recognition Gala held at the Princeton Manor on Route 33 in Hamilton, thanking them for the honor, and acknowledging others who were recognized for their service: The Rev. Msgr. John K. Dermond, Gladys Ortiz and Carmen Mercado Garcia. Garcia also received the Father Armand Community Service Award.

    Smith was also honored by the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders at the gala.

    Freeholder Chairman Andrew Koontz presented a proclamation that read: "Chris Smith has been a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District since 1981. During his tenure, he has helped working class families, improved the lives of the country's service men and women and been active in foreign affairs. While active with his faith, he has also been a tireless advocate for treating autism and stopping human trafficking."

    The citation was marked with the seal of the county and signed by Freeholder Vice Chair Samuel T. Frisby, ad Freeholders Anthony Carabelli, Pasquale "Pat" Colavita Jr., Ann M. Cannon, John Cimino and Lucylle Walter.