[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1651-E1652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO HONOR SOUTHOLD TOWN POLICE CHIEF STANLEY DROSKOSKI FOR 32 
          YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHOLD

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 1996

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Southold Town Police Chief Stanley Droskoski for his 32 years of 
dedicated service to the people of Southold, Long Island, NY.
  It is with great sincerity that I ask my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to join me in congratulating Chief Droskoski on his 
retirement from Southold's police department. This great Nation's 
police forces are the backbone in maintaining a civil society in which 
to live and work, and safeguard us by protecting ourselves and our 
property that we, as a society, value so greatly. Our policemen and 
women also serve as role models for our youngsters, helping to instill 
in them a sense of pride and respect for their town, county, State and 
country. For Chief Droskoski, he has proudly taken on these 
responsibilities and turned them into personal accomplishments.
  Beginning 32 years of distinguished service on May 30, 1964, Chief 
Droskoski steadily moved up the ranks, serving first as a patrol 
officer before becoming a detective, sergeant, and then lieutenant. He 
took over the reins as police chief on January 2, 1990, and served in 
that capacity until his retirement became effective on May 31, 1996. 
Joining him to enjoy his retirement is his wife of 40 years, Patricia, 
and his three children, Mark, Cheryl, and Chrissie, along with four 
grandchildren.
  Too often, we take the services of our many dedicated police officers 
for granted. Police work is the type of employ where everyday 
achievements often go unnoticed, and where common mistakes seem 
highlighted. Chief Droskoski has proven himself over the years to be a 
man of honor and conviction by spending most of his adult life serving 
the public and aiding the development of this Nation, by making the 
Southold community a better place to live. Through his leadership and 
his work ethic, Chief Droskoski has been a positive influence on his 
department's quest to

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maintain a structured and balanced relationship between the police and 
the community they serve. I applaud him on his successful efforts in 
this regard, and the many benefits they have brought to Southold.
  As citizens of this free and prosperous Nation, all Americans owe our 
local police officers a tremendous debt of gratitude for the sacrifices 
they have endured and the efforts they have made on our behalf. Please 
join me in saluting Police Chief Stanley Droskoski for all he has done 
for the people of the town of Southold.
  Congratulations for your 32 years of service and, on behalf of the 
entire Congress, I wish you a long, healthy, and happy retirement.

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