Barry M. Wright, Sr.

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Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, a lifelong resident of Winslow Township, New Jersey, Mayor Barry M. Wright, Sr. grew up working on a farm in Penbryn, New Jersey. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1970 before attending Camden County Community College.

For nearly three decades, Mayor Wright served as a Police Officer for the Winslow Township Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant and Adjutant to the Chief of Police. Mayor Wright was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Among his accomplishments include establishing the Police School Liaison program, working in the Detectives Division, Traffic Unit, Internal Affairs and serving with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. He also served on the Tansboro Volunteer Fire Company.

Following his service through law enforcement Mayor Barry M. Wright, Sr., served on the Winslow Township Committee for five years and as Mayor for the past six years. During his tenure, he worked on various community enhancement projects. He helped implement sidewalk projects and ensured intersections were handicap accessible. He worked to execute community police programs through the Junior Police Academy, Coffee with a Cop and Adopt a Cop. Additionally, he committed the Township to sustainability programs and replaced the playground of Calabrese Park and added new exercise equipment.

As a public servant Mayor Wright received several accolades during his public service career such as numerous police citations, the Camden County Martin Luther King Freedom Award and the Lions Club Citizen of the Year Award.

Mayor Barry M. Wright, Sr., passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. He was the Beloved husband of twenty-five years to Robin (Pennett). Loving father of Makayla, Lee Lin, Ian, Brandon (Amelia), Barry (Kelly), and Wendy (David). Proud Grandfather of Connor, Gavin, Sadie and Jason.

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