[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 89 (Monday, June 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1292]
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   RECOGNITION OF SHERIFF FRED SCORALICK, INCOMING PRESIDENT OF THE 
                     NATIONAL SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 1997

  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, on June 25, 1997, the National Sheriff's 
Association will inaugurate Sheriff Fred W. Scoralick of Dutchess 
County, NY, as its new president. It is a distinct pleasure for me to 
join the residents of Dutchess County in recognizing my constituent 
Sheriff Scoralick, who has devoted his life to law enforcement.
  Sheriff Scoralick first entered the law enforcement community in 
1961, as a part-time deputy sheriff. Through diligence and ability, 
Fred Scoralick achieved the rank of undersheriff in April 1976, and, in 
November 1978, he was elected sheriff of Dutchess County, NY.
  Sheriff Scoralick has an impressive background in law enforcement. He 
is a graduate of the National Sheriff's Institute. In addition, he has 
completed specialized training at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, and 
John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Throughout his law enforcement 
career, he has also studied safety, management, and corrections under 
the auspices of the Municipal Training Council, the New York State 
Commission of Corrections, the New York City Police Department, and the 
FBI Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, Sheriff Scoralick has brought the same dedication to the 
wider law enforcement community that he brings to his duties in 
Dutchess County. He has served as the chairman of the executive 
committee of the New York State Sheriff's Association. Indeed, Sheriff 
Scoralick has held every office within this organization, including 
president. In 1987, he was elected to the NSA's Board of Directors. 
Currently, Sheriff Scoralick serves as the chairman of the NSA 
Insurance Committee, cochairs the NSA Board and the Educational 
Foundation Committee, and is active on the Budget, Traffic Safety and 
Management Subcommittees.
  Mr. Speaker, Sheriff Scoralick has made invaluable contributions to 
our community. He has succeeded in bringing new services to Dutchess 
County, including DARE, Youth Support, Crash Management, Arson 
investigation, County Wide Drug Task Force, and the Senior Citizen 
``Are You OK?'' Service. Besides spearheading these programs, Sheriff 
Scoralick also oversaw the construction of a new jail.
  He has repeatedly demonstrated his ability as a leader and public 
guardian. In 1970, he won the American Legion Heroism Medal. In 
addition, Sheriff Scoralick is also a past recipient of the Police 
Benevolent Association President's Award. In 1985, his able leadership 
was recognized by President Ronald Reagan. Sheriff Scoralick was the 
1996 recipient of the Multi-County Community Development Corporation 
Award.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and all Members to join me in paying tribute 
to Sheriff Fred Scoralick. He is an exemplary public servant who has 
devoted his life to making his community a better place. I applaud 
Sheriff Scoralick's dedication and wish him continued success in his 
endeavors.

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