[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2287]
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                     TRIBUTE TO PERRY ANDERSON, JR.

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                       HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 1995

  Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
recognize Mr. Perry Anderson, Jr., who is currently the police 
commissioner of the Cambridge Police Department in Cambridge, MA
  Commissioner Anderson has led a successful and distinguished career. 
He worked for the Miami Police Department for many years. During his 
tenure he rose from the ranks of police officer to the appointment of 
chief of police before retiring in 1991. His steadfastness is seen 
through his many police and executive positions. Most notably was his 
position as major in charge of the community relations section and 
deputy and assistant chief in charge of the criminal investigation 
division.
  Commissioner Anderson's dedication to the Police Force is truly 
commendable. He has received great recognition for founding and 
implementing reverse sting operations in Miami, developing methods to 
curtail civil disturbances, and has authored various texts on sound 
managerial concepts and programs. Commissioner Anderson is also the 
recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in the armed 
services. In July 1992, he was elected the national president of the 
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.
  I applaud the accomplishments of Commissioner Perry L. Anderson and 
would like to extend my congratulations and best wishes for his many 
years of service to safeguard others. As a paragon of leadership he has 
enabled many people to live with a bettered sense of security.

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