[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 60 (Thursday, April 29, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S4472]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CHIEF THOMAS C. O'REILLY

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, throughout my career in the 
Senate I have made the fight against crime one of my top legislative 
priorities. Consequently, it gives me great pleasure to recognize the 
career and accomplishments of one of New Jersey's most distinguished 
public servants, Chief Thomas C. O'Reilly of the Newark Police 
Department.
  For years, the City of Newark has faced many challenges. But I am 
proud to say today Newark is now a city on the rise. There are many 
people to thank and recognize for the rebirth of New Jersey's largest 
city. Today, I would like to thank Chief Thomas C. O'Reilly in 
particular. Chief O'Reilly has devoted more than four decades of his 
life to serving the city of Newark as a police officer. His service to 
the city began on December 10, 1956, when he joined the Police 
Department. He started as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks 
to Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Inspector, Deputy Chief, 
Chief-of-Staff and finally Police Chief.
  Tonight, April 29, 1999, Chief Thomas C. O'Reilly will be honored by 
the city of Newark and I am happy to join the many voices who will 
thank him for his career on the front lines of law enforcement. We are 
indebted to him for his service. Those who follow him as Police Chief 
have a spendid model of leadership to follow. Chief Thomas O'Reilly's 
level of commitment and dedication to the safety of Newark's residents 
represents our nation's finest traditions of community service.

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