[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 27 (Friday, March 11, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 11, 1994]
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  STATEMENT ON THE CONFIRMATION OF JOHN J. LEYDEN AS U.S. MARSHAL FOR 
                              RHODE ISLAND

  Mr. PELL. Mr. President. Yesterday, Thursday, March 10, the Senate 
confirmed Chief John J. Leyden of North Kingstown, RI, as the U.S. 
marshal for the District of Rhode Island.
  I welcome this confirmation and look forward to the leadership and 
skills that Chief Leyden will bring to his tenure in office as marshal 
in Rhode Island. His record in law enforcement has been impeccable, 
spanning 37 years and encompassing virtually every aspect of police 
work, from routine patrol work, to investigation, to personnel and 
departmental administration. He currently serves as the chief of police 
and public safety director for the town of North Kingstown in Rhode 
Island, a position in which he has performed with distinction for over 
10 years. Perhaps most indicative of the general regard in which he is 
held, is the near universal acclamation his consideration and 
nomination by President Clinton has met. I am confident that his 
service will do honor to Rhode Island and the country.
  Again I am pleased that the Senate has chosen to confirm Chief 
Leyden, I extend my best wishes as he begins his work in this position, 
and look forward to working with him in the delivery of law enforcement 
services to Rhode Island.

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