[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E250]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN HONOR OF FOUR OUTSTANDING JERSEY CITY POLICE OFFICERS

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 1999

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of James Crampton, 
Paul Pawchak, Jr., Edward Bergin, and John Riggs; four outstanding 
Jersey City police officers who are retiring from the force after 25 
years of service to their community.
  Before being appointed to the Jersey City Police Department, Officer 
James Crampton proudly served our country in the Navy and served as a 
Patrolman in the Plainfield Police Department. Over his remarkable 
career, Officer Crampton earned twelve Excellent Police Service Awards, 
one commendation, and one POBA Valor Award. James Crampton was also 
recognized by Police Director Michael Moriarty for his excellent work 
on the Wegman Parkway homicide and was commended by Police Chief 
William J. Thynne for apprehending a dangerous criminal.
  Officer Paul Pawchak Jr. has served with distinction for over twenty 
five years on patrol, as a Police Academy instructor, on the Narcotics 
Unit and as a member of the Neighborhood Task Force Unit. His 
achievements include three commendations, five Excellent Police Service 
Awards, and one POBA Valor Award. Officer Pawchak has also earned 
multiple training certificates from the Department of Justice, the New 
Jersey State Police, and the Jersey City Police Department.
  Officer Edward Bergin has enjoyed great success as a police officer, 
but he has also been recognized for his community service. In 
particular, he has been commended by the Jersey City Chief of Police 
for his work on National Night Out and relief efforts following 
Hurricane Georges. Officer Bergin has also received two commendations, 
five Excellent Police Service Awards and one POBA Valor Award.
  During Detective John Riggs' successful career he has served on 
patrol and on the Crimes Against Property and Special Investigations 
Units. Many of this country's most profitable companies owe a large 
debt to Detective Riggs for his remarkable efforts to investigate 
property crime. The companies which have commended his work include 
Rolex Watch USA, Inc., for enforcing trademark infringements; Bell 
Atlantic and AT&T for breaking a stolen phone ring; and Twentieth 
Century Fox, Universal, Walt Disney and Parmount Pictures for the 
apprehension of individuals associated with motion picture theft. 
Detective Riggs has also distinguished himself through his work on 
security detail for both the President and Vice President. John Riggs 
has earned seventeen Excellent Police Service Awards, five 
commendations, and one Combat Cross.
  These four officers have served Jersey City and my district proudly 
for 25 years. I am sure I speak for the entire Congress when I say 
thank them for their work and wish them the best in their retirement.

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