[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 128 (Friday, October 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1788]
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  IN HONOR OF LIEUTENANT EUGENE CANFIELD, DETECTIVE JOSEPH LOPEZ, AND 
 POLICE OFFICER ANGEL MALDONADO, RECENT RETIREES FROM THE JERSEY CITY 
                           POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2000

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I honor three recently retired 
police officers, who have dedicated their lives to serving and 
protecting Jersey City, New Jersey.
  Lieutenant Eugene Canfield, Detective Joseph Lopez, and Police 
Officer Angel Maldonado retired on September 1, 2000, after exceptional 
careers as law enforcement officers. During their careers, these fine 
officers held one principle foremost in their minds: namely, that 
residents of Jersey City need and deserve a safe community.
  Lieutenant Eugene Canfield began his career as an officer with the 
Jersey City Police Department on September 11, 1976. He is the 
recipient of two excellent police service awards and one police 
commendation. Lieutenant Canfield served in Operations (Patrol 
Division); Special Patrol Bureau; Central Communications Bureau; and 
the Field Leadership and Training Unit. Lieutenant ``Gene'' Canfield 
was not only an exceptional police officer, but also a talented actor, 
playing Al Pacino's chauffeur in ``Scent of a Woman.''
  Detective Joseph Lopez began his career as an officer with the Jersey 
City Police Department on September 11, 1976. He is the recipient of 
eight excellent police service awards, two commendations, the class 
``E'' award, and a unit citation. Detective Lopez served in the East 
District Patrol; the Car Pound Administration; the Special 
Investigations Unit, the Auto Theft Squad, and the North District 
Detective Division.
  Police Officer Angel Maldonado began his career with the Jersey City 
Police Department on February 23, 1981. He is the recipient of four 
excellent police service awards and two commendations. Officer 
Maldonado served in the Detective Squad; the Juvenile Bureau; the West 
District Patrol; and the East District Patrol.
  I commend these officers for their courage and commitment, and I ask 
that my colleagues join me in honoring them today.

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