[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 31 (Thursday, February 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E383]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  IN HONOR OF SGT. LEWIS J. PERRY, JR.

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 16, 1995
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, today I'm pleased to honor a distinguished 
citizen from Hamden, CT, Sgt. Lewis J. Perry, Jr. After 25 years of 
exemplary service, Sergeant Perry will retire this week from the Hamden 
Police Department.
  I have known Lew Perry for many years and have always found his 
dedication and compassion inspiring. Lew is well known to our community 
for his extraordinary commitment to his public responsibilities. An 
exemplary police officer and a caring individual, Lew finds the time to 
help at every level. During his long career, Sergeant Perry has 
received over 35 commendations and letters of recognition for exemplary 
performance.
  In 1982, he was honored as the Police Officer of the Year and earned 
the respect of his superiors who promoted him in September 1992 to 
administrative assistant to the chief of police. Lew Perry stands out 
as a shining example of the positive effect that one person can have in 
his community.
  Sergeant Perry is also a prominent leader in his hometown of Clinton, 
CT. He serves as a selectman and as chairman of the Democratic Town 
Committee. He has given of his time in the past as a member of the 
Board of Finance and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
  Lew Perry has compiled a remarkable public record and I know that his 
wife, Pamela, and his two sons, Michael and Lewis, take great pride in 
his many accomplishments. Sergeant Perry is admired by all who benefit 
from his work and his public commitment.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute and honor Sgt. Lewis J. Perry, Jr. 
I commend him on a lifetime of invaluable service to the citizens of 
our community and wish him well in his new position as associate 
director of public safety at Southern Connecticut State University.


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