[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 134 (Tuesday, October 24, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING DETECTIVE CHRISTOPHER DEVANEY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Detective Christopher Devaney, 
who will be named the ``Cop of the Year'' tomorrow, October 25, 2000. 
Let it be known that he shares this honor with his wife, Miriam, and 
their three beautiful children: Chris, Ryan and Donavan.
  Born on March 16, 1963, Christopher Devaney could never have imagined 
how he would one day impact the lives of the people of New York City. 
Christopher grew up on Long Island, where he attended St. Anthony's 
High School in Smith Town. He went on to attend Manhattan College where 
he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. To pursue 
his desire to help people, Christopher became a police officer, 
receiving his appointment to the New York City Police Department on 
June 30, 1992.
  Police Officer Devaney has been assigned to the 67th and 9th 
Precincts, as well as the Street Crime Unit during his tenure as a 
member of the police force. Christopher's hard work and extra effort 
that he brought to the job were recognized and rewarded with a 
promotion to the position of detective on June 9, 1999. Having been 
assigned to the Robbery Apprehension Module Squad at the 63rd Precinct, 
Detective Devaney was responsible for many arrests. These included 
arrests for possession of guns, robbery and rape, as well as three 
arrests for bribery. Detective Devaney was also responsible for an 
attempted murder arrest in which seven guns were recovered and removed 
from the street within the confines of the 63rd Precinct.
  Detective Christopher Devaney has received forty Excellent Police 
Duty acknowledgements, ten Meritorious Police Duty recognitions, and 
three Police Duty commendations, which is the highest honor a police 
officer can receive. As a result of his outstanding service, Detective 
Christopher Devaney was inducted as a member of the Police Department's 
Honor Legion.
  Mr. Speaker, Detective Christopher Devaney is more than worthy of 
receiving this honor and our praises, and I hope that all of my 
colleagues will join me in recognizing this truly remarkable man.

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