[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 81 (Friday, June 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1174]
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 ASSISTANT CHIEF PATRICK D. BRENNAN: A POINT-OF-LIGHT FOR ALL AMERICANS

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 19, 1998

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, it is generally recognized that the great 
drop in the national crime rate is due mostly to changes in the 
deployment of police officers and in the adoption of new attitudes with 
respect to police and community partnerships. No police and law 
enforcement leader in America has done more to advance these approaches 
and methods than Assistant Chief Patrick D. Brennan, one of New York's 
and Brooklyn's finest. On the occasion of the retirement of Chief 
Brennan we wish to express our gratitude and appreciation for his many 
years of service. I have met him at many late night community meetings 
and I know that Assistant Chief Brennan deserves the rest he will be 
able to get after retirement. On behalf of the constituents of the 11th 
Congressional District I salute Patrick D. Brennan as a POINT-OF-LIGHT 
for all America.
  Assistant Chief Patrick D. Brennan, who is retiring after serving as 
the commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, began his 
career with the New York City Police Department as a patrolman for the 
84th Precinct in September 1965. Before achieving the rank of Assistant 
Chief in July 1997, he was promoted to Sergeant in May 1973; Lieutenant 
in March 1984; Captain in December 1987; Deputy Inspector in May 1993; 
Inspector in October 1994; and Deputy Chief in August 1995. Assistant 
Chief Brennan has served as the Commanding Officer of the 5th, 72nd, 
84th and 90th Precincts, as well as the Criminal Justice Bureau. He has 
served as the Commanding Officer of the 5th and 70th Precincts and 72nd 
Precinct Detective squad. Before joining the New York City Police 
Department, Assistant Chief Brennan received a Bachelor of Science 
Degree from John Jay College.
  Throughout his career, Assistant Chief Brennan has been supported by 
his wife, Monica, for 35 years. They are the proud parents of six 
children: Maureen, Tara Ann, Martin, Dermott, John and Patrick.
  Mr. Speaker, Brooklyn has encountered many problems involving the 
police within the last five years. Some very dramatic cases have 
received national attention. We must all strive to maintain a balanced 
perspective and continue to understand that the great majority of our 
police officers are productive and dedicated citizens. From the ranks 
of law enforcement we also repeatedly see the emergence of outstanding 
leaders like this one. Assistant Chief Patrick D. Brennan is an 
outstanding POINT-OF-LIGHT whose career can inspire all Americans.

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