Margot Walsh Announces Retirement at
Jersey Shore Partnership’s Summer Celebration
42 AUGUST 2021 | TheJournalNJ.com
BY LORI DRAZ
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stop anyone from enjoying the Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation’s
annual Summer Celebration which returned after a oneyear
hiatus. The sold-out event was held as always under a huge tent at
out to enjoy an evening of New Jersey’s fresh seafood donated by state
along with live music from Brian Kirk and the Jirks, all backdropped by a
spectacular sunset.
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ganization that is New Jersey’s leading advocate for state and federal
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nually generates a $20 billion tourism economy and brings in millions
Corps of Engineers.
This year’s 23rd annual Summer Celebration honored AtlantiCare,
Colliers Engineering & Design (formerly Maser Consulting), OceanFirst
and Suez.
One surprising moment came when long-time Jersey Shore Partner-
has become synonymous with the Summer Celebration and the ongoing
work of the partnership.
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source of funding to restore Jersey Shore beaches damaged by coastal
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shore protection to $25 million. The Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation
the Partnership to create greater awareness and support for protecting
our fragile coastline.
$25 million Shore Protection Fund would not be enough over the longterm
to meet its cost-sharing partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers
and growing number of the state-sponsored coastal municipal
projects. The Partnership determined that we needed to work with the
Legislature to increase the dedicated Shore Protection Fund. This effort
continues today.”
a $20 million appropriation for the Shore Protection Fund was included in
Murphy and our Senate and Assembly bill sponsors led by Senator Tom
Kean and Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, we continue seeking legislative
approval for long-term, stable, and reliable funding for the Shore Protection
Fund as it was originally established.
Jersey Shore Partnership Executive Director Margot Walsh recently announced her retirement.
We are most fortunate Tom’s legacy is on solid ground with his son, John
Gagliano, as chairman of the Partnership and foundation. The foundation
has also established the Tom Gagliano annual academic scholarships for
see how his idea for a Summer Celebration has grown each year too.”
which have brought a resurgence in the shore tourism economy. Working
to protect the shore is in my DNA. Protecting them is so important. They
Walsh also recalls that her best times have been her trips along the
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all levels of government, the DEP Division of Coastal Engineering, busi-
the Army Corps of Engineers, and the many wonderful corporate leaders
Together, we have built enriching relationships and strategic partnerships
that will serve us and future generations.”
John Gagliano recently announced that Board Member and Part-
30th anniversary, Grace will lead the Partnership in building community
relationships that support our Jersey Shore."
To learn more or to get involved, visit JerseyShorePartnership.com.
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