[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 41 (Wednesday, April 5, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E498]
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                TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER H. RISING

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 2000

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
outstanding career of one of the New York City's finest, Christopher H. 
Rising, who today is being sworn in as Captain for the New York Police 
Department. For the past 15 years, Captain Rising has not only had a 
distinguished career with the New York Police Department, but has also 
been an outstanding leader on Long Island.
  As a life long resident of Long Island, Captain Rising began his 
career before earning his degree from St. John's University. Never one 
to be satisfied with almost, Captain Rising finished his degree at 
night. After his graduation, he decided to pursue a law degree as well. 
Captain Rising spent four long years attending St. John's University 
Law School at night, while continuing to meet all of his 
responsibilities as a police officer during the day. To his credit and 
endurance, he not only earned the Juris doctorate, but he did so with 
honors.
  A dedicated family man to his wife, Trish, and their daughter 
Kaitlin, Captain Rising balances his life with his two loves--his 
family and his career.
  Which is why I would like to thank Captain Rising for his dedication 
to the people of New York. New Yorker's like him make all of us proud.

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