OCEAN TWP — Following the announcement by Governor Phil Murphy that he intends to appoint Monmouth County’s Sue Fulton to lead the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Joann Downey voiced their support for the selection in the following statement:

“This is an exciting announcement for Monmouth County and I couldn’t be more proud to support Governor Murphy’s nomination of Sue Fulton to head the MVC,” said Senator Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth). “Sue served our country honorably, serving in the first class of women at West Point, and I am confident she will continue her service leading our state.”

“Sue’s rich leadership experience makes her a perfect person for the job,” said Houghtaling (D-Monmouth). “Her years of knowledge serving in the United States Army, then in our country’s largest corporations, make her more than qualified for this role. This is an exciting choice for the State of New Jersey.”

“This is an exceptional choice by Governor Murphy and I am excited for Sue Fulton to take the helm at the MVC,” said Downey (D-Monmouth). “Sue has been a true leader in her advocacy as well, founding several nonprofits to help LGBT troops fight discrimination. She never stopped her service to those who put their lives on the line and I am looking forward to her taking the lead at the MVC.”

Fulton, an Asbury Park resident, is a veteran of the United States Army. She is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a member of the first class to admit women. She served as both a platoon leader and company commander in Germany and later received an honorable discharge at the rank of Captain. Fulton went on to found several nonprofits supporting LGBT troops.