[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 20 (Wednesday, March 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E290]
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 IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF FRANK STRONA FROM THE NEW HAVEN POLICE 
                       DEPARTMENT, MARCH 4, 1998

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 1998

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Frank Strona, a 
devoted member of the New Haven Police Department, who retired 
Saturday, February 28, 1998.
  Providing for the protection and safety of our citizens from acts of 
violence is one of the fundamental duties of government. But government 
carries out this responsibility only through the work and dedication of 
people like Frank Strona. His extraordinary bravery and pride in 
carrying out his duties will serve as an example for police departments 
throughout Connecticut to strive towards.
  Mr. Strona served in the New Haven Police Department for over thirty-
five years. He is cherished as a friend and mentor to many junior 
officers, and many members of the community, including myself. His 
career began as a rookie cop. In a short time he became a motorcycle 
policeman, graduating from cruiser patrolman. He spent almost twenty of 
his thirty-five years as Dog Warden and Manager of the Mounted Police 
Regiment of the New Haven Police Department--keeping the regiment 
strong.
  Second only to his loving family, Strona's distinguished career in 
public service has been the greatest source of pride in his life. This 
devotion and pride will be his lasting legacy. The members of the New 
Haven Police Department and the community of New Haven have all 
benefited from his unwavering commitment to the safety and security of 
our community. For this, we offer him our lasting gratitude and 
congratulations on his retirement.

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