[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 39 (Thursday, March 2, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S3435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   TRIBUTE TO CHIEF RICHARD E. RILEY

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I rise today to pay my respects 
to Chief Richard E. Riley who recently retired from the Morris County 
Prosecutor's Office.
  Chief Riley retired after a long career in public service. He began 
his service in 1963 as a patrolman in the Dover Police Department. In 
1968, he was appointed as an investigator with the Morris County 
Prosecutor's Office. In 1980, he was promoted to sergeant, and finally 
in 1990, he was appointed chief of investigations.
  Throughout his long and distinguished career, Chief Riley was always 
known as a scrupulous investigator and a man of great integrity. He was 
best known for his work in the area of investigations, and received 
statewide respect for his diligent work in investigating the 1992 
murder of Exxon executive Sidney Reso.
  Chief Riley approached that very public investigation in the same way 
he approached all his work--with care, with compassion, and with 
meticulous concern for details.
  Over the years, Chief Riley has been recognized repeatedly for his 
hard work and his tireless commitment to the safety of Morris County 
residents.
  In 1974, he received a Prosecutor's Citation for Armed Robbery 
Investigation. In 1981, he received a Unit Command Citation for 
Gambling Investigation. In 1982, he received a Prosecutor's Command 
Citation for Narcotics Investigation.
  He has also been honored with a Good Conduct Award, a Chief's 
Achievement Award and a Distinguished Service Award. And in 1985, Chief 
Riley was named Officer of the Year.
  Mr. President, the retirement of Chief Riley will leave a great void 
in the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. But I know that his legacy of 
investigative excellence will live on in the office and throughout 
Morris County for many years to come.
  We in New Jersey are very proud to count among our midst men and 
women like Chief Riley, who are committed to public service, to public 
safety and to the quality of life in our State.
  I wish Chief Riley a very restful and exciting retirement, and I 
personally thank him for all he has done for the people of New 
Jersey.


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