[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 31, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1415]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO EVESHAM TOWNSHIP POLICE CHIEF NICHOLAS L. MATTEO

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 31, 1996

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to take this opportunity to 
congratulate and recognize the distinguished career of Chief Nicholas 
L. Matteo, chief of police for Evesham Township in Burlington County, 
NJ. Chief Matteo is preparing to retire on January 1, 1997 upon 
completion of more than 30 years of faithful service to the Evesham 
Township Police Department.
  A native of Medford, NJ, Chief Matteo began his career with the 
Evesham Township Police Department responding to calls as a patrolman 
in 1966. As a cop on the beat, Chief Matteo served his community during 
time of need and emergency situations.
  Mr. Matteo then ascended to the rank of detective first class where 
he was responsible for interviewing victims, perpetrators, and the 
follow-up of criminal investigations.
  Patrol sergeant, the next title held by Mr. Matteo, entailed the 
overseeing of the operations of an entire patrol shift as well as 
direct supervision of critical incidents.
  Chief of police is the rank that he has held honorably since 1990. He 
has been responsible for the operation of a large, widely respected law 
enforcement agency. While serving as chief of police, Mr. Matteo has 
earned the respect of the men and women of the Evesham Township Police 
Department, as well as residents of Burlington County, by participating 
on the Burlington County Chiefs Association Executive Board.
  In 1996, the Delaware Valley Chiefs Association named him to their 
executive board. This is a most prestigious honor. This appointment 
highlights Chief Matteo's genuine concern for protecting the safety of 
the residents of his own community as well as those surrounding it.
  Chief Matteo's dedication to his community is not limited to his 
duties and responsibilities as a police officer. He is also keenly 
aware of the need for racial harmony and tolerance throughout our 
country. He promotes this ideal through the Coalition of Multi-Culture 
Understanding of Burlington and Camden counties, of which he is 
president.
  Be it a patrolman, an administrator, or a supervisor, Chief Nicholas 
L. Matteo has been an excellent role model for other uniformed officers 
and citizens of the United States. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to submit 
these commemorative remarks in order to share the many accomplishments 
of a great man with my colleagues.
  A man of Nicholas Matteo's stature and vision is rare indeed. While 
his distinguished service will be genuinely missed, it gives me great 
pleasure to recognize him, and to wish him good luck as he brings to a 
close a long and dignified career with the Evesham Township Police 
Department.

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