Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth, the Adjutant General of New Jersey, praised the citizens, corporations and organizations of New Jersey for their donation of bottled water that was collected, transported and distributed by the New Jersey National Guard to areas affected by Hurricane Katrina:

     “On behalf of all our fellow Americans devastated by Hurricane Katrina and all those involved in the ongoing relief effort, thank you for your very generous and very timely donation of bottled water.  The response from New Jersey businesses, private citizens, and local communities in this hour of need was nothing short of inspirational.  We, here in the Garden State have had our fair share of floods, storms, and other natural disasters, but no one has ever experienced the magnitude of devastation and destruction that followed in the wake of Katrina.  The water you donated literally saved lives. When it really counted, you stood tall. Thank you again. Your kindness in the midst of this catastrophe always will be remembered.”