[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 59 (Monday, May 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      HONORING OFFICER STEVEN LEVY

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2000

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the memory of fallen officer 
Corporal Steven Levy, 35, of the Washington Township Police Department, 
State of New Jersey, for his invaluable service to law enforcement and 
to the citizens of our nation. Officer Levy was killed in the line of 
duty that fatal day on October 21, 1999. This tragic incident which 
took Corporal Levy's life, resulted in leaving behind his loving wife, 
Mrs. Janeen Levy and his two small children, Kevin and Jessica.
  Corporal Levy's tireless efforts to make a positive difference 
throughout our community is evident throughout his entire law 
enforcement career and life. The First Congressional District of New 
Jersey, the Law Enforcement Community and the citizens of our nation 
pay tribute to Corporal Steven Levy for his ultimate sacrifice in 
safeguarding others from harm and death.
  On October 21, 1999, Corporal Levy was fatally wounded during a 
domestic standoff in Woodbury, NJ, while he served as a Washington 
Township Police Officer dedicated to the official duties instilled upon 
him by his responsibilities as a prestigious member on the Gloucester 
County Critical Incident Team.
  During his distinguished law enforcement career, Corporal Levy was 
awarded numerous awards which recognized him for his standard of 
excellence and extraordinary accomplishments. Over the years, he was 
awarded six official accommodations and 16 official letters of 
recognition. In 1995, Corporal Levy helped rescue two young girls who 
fell through thin ice on a lake, and a man who fell in the water trying 
to retrieve the girls. To recognize Corporal Levy for his achievements 
and constant efforts to help others in need, the Gloucester County 
Police Awards Committee presented Corporal Levy with Lifesaving Awards 
in 1995 and 1996 and the Distinguished Service Award in 1996 and 1998.
  Corporal Steven Levy's determination and courage serves as an 
inspiration to law enforcement officers and to the citizens of the 
United States of America. Corporal Levy shall be recognized by the 
First Congressional District of New Jersey and by the 106th Congress, 
as we forever remember his ultimate sacrifice--the sacrifice of his 
life to safeguard the lives of others. I stand along with my fellow 
citizens as a grateful nation to honor and recognize the life of 
Corporal Steven Levy.

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