[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E541-E542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO BURLINGTON COUNTY FIRST ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR MICHAEL E. 
                                 RILEY

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, on February 19, 1999, the County of 
Burlington in New Jersey

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lost a dedicated public servant. Someone who has tirelessly fought for 
justice, the rights of victims, and heightened the awareness of 
domestic violence, Michael E. Riley will truly be missed.
  After 19 years of public service to Burlington County, Mike Riley has 
stepped down as First Assistant Prosecutor to enter private practice. 
During his tenure, Mike became well known as one of New Jersey's most 
respected trial attorneys. Described as the most experienced prosecutor 
in New Jersey, Mike successfully prosecuted nine capital murder cases, 
never losing a single homicide case, the most in Burlington County 
history.
  Outside of the courtroom, Mike was involved with many important civic 
groups. Mike was Co-Chair of the first Domestic Violence Working Group 
and was the first Director of the Burlington County Narcotic Task 
Force. Additionally, Mike shared his experience and expertise with 
others. He served as an adjunct professor at Widener Law School for 10 
years and has served on the faculty of Monmouth College and Burlington 
County College.
  Many accolades can be bestowed upon Michael E. Riley, but I think the 
most honored one was summed up by a colleague when he stated that Mike 
``can't be replaced.'' This truly demonstrates the respect that Mike 
has among his peers.
  On behalf of the people of Burlington county, I thank Michael E. 
Riley for his dedicated service to the County of Burlington and wish 
him well in his future endeavors.

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