[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 44 (Tuesday, April 15, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E653]
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                        TRIBUTE TO PAT ASSALONE

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 15, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention 
the selfless and steadfast dedication and outstanding public service of 
Pasquale ``Pat'' Assalone, to the community of West Paterson.
  After more than 30 years of service on the West Paterson police 
force, Deputy Chief of Police Assalone is retiring. Pat has been a 
dedicated and loyal servant of the public, coming up through the ranks 
within the police department and eventually being promoted to the rank 
of deputy chief of police.
  Pat is a well-decorated officer, with numerous meritorious service 
awards and citations from the department. He has been honored by the 
State Police Benevolent Association many times for meritorious service, 
life saving, and honorable service. As the deputy chief of police, Pat 
oversees every facet of the department's administration, from training 
to public relations, scheduling to grants.
  Always serving above and beyond the call of duty, Pat has been a 
natural leader within the police department as well as the community. 
He was an integral part in the institution of the borough's Drug Abuse 
Resistance Education [DARE] program 6 years ago and has been an 
instrumental part in maintaining the success of the program ever since.
  Pat remains steadfast in his commitment to the community and his 
family: wife, Judy, daughter Lisa, and two grandchildren, Shane and 
Steven, and to the memory of his loving son, Vincent, who has recently 
passed away.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Pat's family and 
friends, members of the law enforcement community, and the entire 
borough of West Paterson, in recognizing the outstanding and invaluable 
service of more than 30 years to the community of Deputy Chief of 
Police Pat Assalone.

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