[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 28, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2109]
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                     TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN G. RAYMOND

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 28, 1997

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege for me to recognize 
and honor Stephen G. Raymond, longtime prosecutor of Burlington County 
for his many years of devoted public service to the residents of 
Burlington County.
  His journey from youngest prosecutor ever appointed in the State of 
New Jersey to his service as our State's senior prosecutor has brought 
him a murder clearance rate which is virtually unmatched.
  On the cutting edge of many victims' rights issues, Burlington County 
was the first in the State to institute a must-arrest policy in 
domestic violence cases; to open a child advocacy center, the only one 
in the State which is nationally accredited; to use closed circuit 
television in child abuse cases, a practice which has been endorsed by 
the U.S. Supreme Court; and, to institute annual comprehensive 24-hour 
mandatory training for all police officers in the county.
  Through his efforts and leadership, Burlington County received a COPS 
MORE grant for $2.7 million, one of the largest in the country, awarded 
due to the unprecedented level of cooperation among all county law 
enforcement agencies.
  The strong working relationships his office has achieved with 
schools, victims' groups, community groups, and governmental agencies 
are another significant achievement of his tenure as prosecutor.
  I have enjoyed working with Steve Raymond through the years on many 
issues of concern to our mutual constituents, and I wish him continued 
success in the future.

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