[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 8, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E244-E245]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO CHIEF JAMES K. PASQUARIELLO

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2000

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
deeds of an outstanding Fire Chief and a valued member of my community, 
James Kenneth Pasquariello of Paterson, New Jersey. Jim is being 
honored tonight by the Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of 
America. It is only fitting that we are gathered here in his honor, as 
he is named Boy Scout's ``Man of the Year,'' for Jim defines caring and 
generosity of spirit.
  Chief Pasquariello, a member of the Passaic Valley High School class 
of 1963, found his calling at Passaic County Community College in 
Paterson. It was there that he received an Associate Degree in Fire 
Science Technology. Jim also possesses a Fire Official license from the 
Bureau of Fire Safety of the State of New Jersey.
  Jim's time spent working in the fire safety has instilled the 
attributes necessary for him to become the stellar positive force in 
the community he has now become. It was the small steps in the 
beginning of his career that taught him the fundamentals that would 
make Jim a role model to the firefighters he now leads.
  Known for his ability to get things done, Jim Pasquariello was 
appointed to the Paterson Fire Department on August 1, 1968. He was 
promoted to Captain on August 1, 1980. On February 19, 1998 Jim 
attained the rank of Battalion Chief. Always respected and well liked, 
he continued to rise within the department. When Jim became Deputy 
Chief on June 3, 1994 he assumed command of Tour Number 3 as Shift 
Commander. Only three short years later, Jim reached the pinnacle of 
his fire service career when he was promoted to Chief of the Paterson 
Fire Department on October 31, 1997. During his distinguished career of 
31 years of service, Jim has served in numerous fire companies in 
various capacities. In addition, he has been cited on three occasions 
for conduct above and beyond the call of duty.

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  As the Chief of the Paterson Fire Department, Jim Pasquariello is a 
member of six professional associations: the Paterson Firefighter's 
Association, the International Association of Firefighters, the New 
Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs' Association, the New Jersey Career Fire 
Chiefs' Association, the Passaic County Mutual Aid Association and the 
New Jersey Firefighter's Relief Association. Chief Pasquariello also 
serves on the Eighth Congressional District Public Safety Advisory 
Board, the New Jersey Department of Personnel Advisory Board and is a 
member of the Passaic Valley B.P.O. Elks Lodge #2111.
  A native of Paterson, Jim was born on October 13, 1945 at Paterson 
General Hospital to James, Sr. and Cecilia. On January 15, 1966, Jim 
married his sweetheart, the former Marsha Helene Smith at Our Lady of 
Pompeii R.C. Church in Paterson. Jim is the father of three lovely 
daughters, Janine Brownley, Virginia and Suzanne.
  On a personal note, Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I did not say 
for the record that as the former Mayor of the great City of Paterson, 
New Jersey, I had the distinct privilege of working closely with Jim 
Pasquariello on a regular basis. He was and still is the epitome of 
devotion and professionalism. More than all this, however, I am proud 
to call Jim my friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Jim's family and 
friends and me in recognizing the outstanding and invaluable service to 
the community of James Kenneth Pasquariello.

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