[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 142 (Wednesday, November 1, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2057-E2058]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING LIEUTENANT PETER C. HASSON

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 2000

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, today I congratulate Lieutenant Peter C. 
Hasson upon his retirement from the Abington Township Police Department 
in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is an honor to recognize Lt. 
Hasson and his outstanding service to the entire Abington community.
  Lt. Hasson served the Abington Township Police Department for 28 
years and is currently Chief of Police of Lower Moreland Township. He 
began his career as a Patrol Officer and was promoted to Patrol 
Sergeant and then Patrol Lieutenant.
  For 12 years, Lt. Hasson served as Patrol Commander, which oversees 
the single largest division of the police department. He served as 
Commander of the Abington Police

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Tactical Team and as Commander of the Abington Police K9 Unit. Lt. 
Hasson was also instrumental in starting the Abington Police Community 
Policing Division.
  In addition to serving the people of Abington, Peter Hasson served 
his country on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, serving 
in Vietnam and receiving the Purple Heart.
  It is a privilege to honor the contributions of Lt. Peter Hasson to 
the Abington Township Police in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. His 
dedication and service is appreciated by all those whose lives he has 
touched.

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