[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 118 (Thursday, July 20, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1482-E1483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      HONORING CHIEF JOSEPH ROWLEY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 20, 1995
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, today it is my pleasure to honor a 
distinguished citizen from my district, Chief of Police Joseph Rowley. 
After 36 years of exemplary service, Chief Rowley retired on July 14 
from the Orange Police Department.
  Chief Rowley had dedicated his life to serving his country and his 
community. After serving honorably in the U.S. Air Force, he joined the 
Orange Police Department as an officer in 1959. Time after time, he 
distinguished himself with his hard work and commitment to enhancing 
public safety. During his years of service to the Orange Police 
Department, he received three letters of commendation and one letter of 
recognition for his performance in various criminal cases. One of the 
most notable awards was a letter of commendation for his leadership of 
the investigation and conviction of two murderers.
  His ability to lead earned him numerous promotions, culminating in 
his being named chief of police in 1990. As chief, he has served with 
distinction for the past 5 years. Indeed, Chief Rowley is well known to 
Orange residents for 

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his outstanding courage and dedication to crime fighting. His efforts 
have truly made the town of Orange a better and safer place to live. I 
know his wife, Jacqueline, and his three children take great pride in 
Chief Rowley's exemplary record.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute the leadership and selfless service 
displayed by Chief Rowley during his 36 years with the Orange Police 
Department. I join his friends and colleagues, who are honoring him on 
this evening of July 20 at the Racebrook Country Club, in wishing him a 
long and happy retirement.


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