[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 6, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S34-S35]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIBUTE TO GOFFSTOWN POLICE CHIEF MONIER

 Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Stephen R. Monier, Chief of Police for Goffstown, New Hampshire. 
Throughout Chief Monier's 28 year career with the Goffstown Police 
Department, he has continuously demonstrated all that is honorable 
about law enforcement and public service.
  His professional and personal life have been characterized by 
excellence, leadership and service to others. The resume he has 
compiled is extraordinary. To no one's surprise, he graduated magna cum 
laude from St. Anselm College. After joining the police department, 
Chief Monier rose through its ranks, serving as Patrol Officer, 
Director of the Juvenile Division, Sergeant and Lieutenant before being 
appointed Chief on July 1, 1984. In addition, he is past President of 
the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police and served 9 years on 
the Council of New Hampshire Police Standards & Training. He is also a 
member of the New England Association of Chiefs of Police and the 
International Association of Chiefs of Police. In a well-deserved 
honor, Chief Monier was selected to the 1996 Centennial Summer Olympics 
security team in Atlanta.
  His service to others goes beyond law enforcement. Even while growing 
up,

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this quality was apparent. At Goffstown High School, for example, he 
served as President of the Junior Class and President of the National 
Honor Society. This leadership continues to this day. Chief Monier is a 
past President and member of the Goffstown Chapter of Rotary 
International and a founding member of Crispin's House, a non-profit 
organization designed to assist at-risk youths and families. He has 
also been assistant coach for the Goffstown Youth Basketball League. In 
his spare time, Chief Monier coauthored ``Crime of the Century,'' a 
fascinating account of the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. Although 
following his example may be difficult to do, it is my hope that 
everyone will see the Chief as a role model.
  Finally, I consider Steve Monier a true friend and someone whose 
advice and support I deeply value. I expect that I can continue to call 
on his wisdom. I wish him the very best as he moves onto the next 
challenge in his life. He will undoubtedly approach this phase with the 
same level of commitment and dedication that has marked his entire 
career. With this thought in mind, I wish to say thank you, Chief 
Monier.

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