[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 27 (Monday, March 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH PELLICCIO, UNICO'S ``2001 MAN OF THE YEAR''

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 5, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Joseph Michael 
Pelliccio, who will be honored as the ``2001 Man of the Year'' by the 
Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National for his outstanding contributions to 
civic and community affairs.
  Mr. Pelliccio has served his community as a law enforcement 
professional for more than forty-five years; and throughout his career, 
he has tirelessly provided for the public safety of New Jersey's 
residents. For his many contributions to his community and to law 
enforcement, he has received over fifty commendations and awards.
  In 1955, Mr. Pelliccio began his career as a police officer in Jersey 
City, New Jersey, serving for more than 28 years, and rising to the 
rank of Lieutenant. Throughout his career, he has held numerous high-
ranking positions in law enforcement: He has served as the Under 
Sheriff of Hudson County; the Public Safety Director of the City of 
Bayonne; the Assistant Criminal Division Manager for the Essex County 
Court System; and the Chief of Staff to the Hudson County Sheriff. In 
1992, he was selected to serve as the Director of the Jersey City 
Police Department, where he was responsible for a $50 million annual 
budget, and supervised 840 police officers and 80 civilian employees. 
Currently, Mr. Pelliccio is the Police Director for West New York.
  Consistently demonstrating a passion for community service, Mr. 
Pelliccio is involved with many organizations and causes: He is a 16-
year member and past president of UNICO National; past president of the 
Bayonne Columbus Day Parade Committee; current parade chairman; and was 
parade grand marshal in 1998. In addition, Mr. Pelliccio helped found 
the Jersey City Youth Hockey program, and helped form recreational ice-
skating and bowling programs for brain damaged children in Jersey City, 
New Jersey.
  During Workd War II, Mr. Pelliccio served in the Navy, and was 
recalled during the Korean War. He served on the USS Iowa and on the 
USS New Jersey, the most decorated ship in Naval history.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Joseph Michael 
Pelliccio, UNICO's ``2001 Man of the Year,'' for his countless 
contributions to our Nation and to his community.

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