[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 140 (Friday, September 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 30, 1994]
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                        HONORING CARMEN MESSANO

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 30, 1994

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of the 
finest law enforcement officers in the country, Carmen Messano, the 
prosecutor for Hudson County, NJ.
  This Saturday, Mr. Messano will be honored by the Dante Aligheri 
Society, a charitable organization made up of professionals and 
business owners who make donations to meritorious community programs. 
It is most fitting that the society has chosen to honor the prosecutor, 
because he too has generously donated his time and efforts to a wide 
range of community activities.
  As a prosecutor he has been a tireless crime fighter and an 
outstanding role model for our community. I live in Hudson County, so I 
can personally attest to his fine efforts on behalf of our residents. 
Through his office, the second largest in the State, Mr. Messano has 
worked with seniors to ensure their safety in their golden years. He 
has worked with juveniles to guide them away from crime and encourage 
them to lead productive lives. He has worked with local community watch 
groups striving to make their neighborhoods a safer place.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Messano has consistently distinguished 
himself. He graduated magna cum laude from Lafayette College in 1974. 
Three years later he received a juris doctor degree from Boston College 
Law School. The prosecutor has worked as an adjunct professor at St. 
Peter's College in Jersey City.
  In the past, Mr. Messano has served on numerous nonprofit agencies, 
including the Jersey City Museum and at the St. Joseph's Home. He 
currently serves on the board of directors of D.A.R.E. New Jersey. He 
resides in Jersey City with his wife, Maria Maio-Messano, deputy 
director of the Housing Authority of Jersey City.
  Given his accomplishments, I think it is very appropriate that we 
take a few moments today to honor Mr. Messano, a model of public 
service and a fine law enforcement official.

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