[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 16, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6763-S6764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              RETIREMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF JOHN F. MORIARTY

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Deputy 
Chief John F. Moriarty on his retirement from 50 years of service to 
the Stamford Police Department in Stamford, CT, where he was honored on 
April 29, 1995. Deputy Chief Moriarty was born and raised in Stamford, 
CT. Jack's career began as a special constable with the former town 
police department on June 15, 1944, and he served in this capacity 
until his appointment as a regular police officer 5 years later on 
November 17, 1949.
  Jack Moriarty served during the consolidation of the city of Stamford 
and the town of Stamford Police Departments into what has now become 
the Stamford Police Department. During his long and honorable tenure, 
he served with 8 police chiefs, 13 mayors and 1 first selectman. His 
dedication, intelligence, and foresight to duty, all contributed to 
Jack's many promotions throughout the years, including sergeant, 
lieutenant, captain, and ultimately deputy chief in November 1981. His 
final assignment was as commanding officer, administration and support 
services, where he served with distinction until his retirement on 
December 30, 1994.
  Jack continues to reside in Stamford, and is a life long member of 
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church where he is one of the two lay 
trustees and a member and past president of the church's Holy Name 
Society. He also has a membership to an assorted selection of groups 
including the Knights of Columbus, Saint Augustine Council No. 41, the 
board of directors of Saint Camillus Health Center, Stamford Police 
Association, Inc., and the Police Association of Connecticut. He and 
his beloved wife Jean, have four children and seven grandchildren, all 
with Irish first names. Jack's work and commitment to helping those in 
need has been an inspiration to those who know him. I salute Deputy 
Chief John Moriarty on his retirement for his never-ending energy and 
steadfast devotion to the Stamford Police Department.

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                          NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, this week is National Police Week, 
7 days we set aside to honor the men and women who put themselves in 
harm's way--every day--so that our neighborhoods and communities can be 
safer places to live.
  National Police Week was proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 
1963. On the first day of this important week, designated as Peace 
Officer Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave officers killed in 
the line of duty. At a special ceremony yesterday in our Nation's 
Capital, the names of those men and women who gave their lives in 1994 
were engraved into a memorial and candles were lit in their honor. Our 
hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who made the 
ultimate sacrifice to protect and preserve our way of life.
  This year, in addition to offering our deep gratitude, we should give 
our police officers a helping hand. While we have won some important 
victories in the war on crime--through the passage last year of the 
crime bill and legislation to keep guns off the streets--we still have 
a long way to go.
  We know that our streets will not be safe as long as our police 
officers are outgunned and outnumbered. Last year, 13 California police 
officers were killed in the line of duty. Seven California officers 
have died in the line of duty in the first 4\1/2\ months of 1995. They 
gave their lives to protect ours. Knowing they put themselves at such 
great risk every day, we cannot in good conscience send a single 
officer out on the street without doing everything possible to give 
them the tools they need to protect us.
  I urge everyone take a stand for the safety of our Nation's peace 
officers. Call upon your legislators to continue to enact tough crime 
measures, and to oppose any weakening of the crime bill or the assault 
weapons ban. Do it to honor the brave men and women who help keep our 
streets safe, and do it for your community and those you love.
  I ask that a list of the brave California peace officer killed in the 
line of duty in 1994 be printed at this point in the Record.
  The list follows:

                              In Memorium

       Officer Clarence W. Dean, Los Angeles Police Department.
       Captain Michael W. Tracy, Palos Verdes Estates Police 
     Department.
       Sergeant Vernon T. Vanderpool, Palos Verdes Estates Police 
     Department.
       Officer Christy Lynne Hamilton, Los Angeles Police 
     Department.
       Group Supervisor Arnold C. Garcia, Los Angeles County 
     Probation Department.
       Reserve Officer Ted H. Brassinga, Palo Alto Police 
     Department.
       Officer William E. Lehn, Fresno Police Department.
       Officer Miquel T. Soto, Oakland Police Department.
       Officer Richard A. Maxwell, California Highway Patrol, 
     Bakersfield.
       Officer Charles D. Heim, Los Angeles Police Department.
       Officer Michael A. Osornio, La Habra Police Department.
       Officer James L. Guelff, San Francisco Police Department.
       Officer Thomas B. Worley, Los Angeles County Safety 
     Police.
     

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