[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    SALUTE TO INSPECTOR JOSEPH DUNNE

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 16, 1995
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend and congratulate 
Inspector Joseph Dunne. Joseph Dunne is a former inspector of the 75th 
Precinct, who recently was transferred to the Internal Affairs 
Division, because of the exemplary work that he demonstrated in his 
short time at the helm.
  In his short tenure, Joseph Dunne has gained the confidence of the 
residents of the East New York community residents who once lost faith 
in those that were supposed to protect and defend them. Since his 
arrival at the 75th Precinct, Joseph Dunne has led the charge for 
better police and community relations. For 2 consecutive years, East 
New York led the entire New York City in homicide rates, but in his 
short time at the 75th, Joseph Dunne has successfully advocated for 
more police presence, which has contributed to the vast decline in the 
murder rates in East New York. This is great news, and while I am 
mentioning the decline of homicide in the East New York community let 
me add that all other crimes have also declined during Joseph Dunne's 
tenure.
  Joseph Dunne has demonstrated his devotion and commitment to East New 
York and its residents. I congratulate him and wish him well in his 
endeavors. Joseph Dunne's accomplishments. though they have not made 
their way into the news media, have made their way into the hearts of 
my constituents.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I come to the 
floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to speak of Joseph Dunne and 
his work for a better East New York.


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