[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 35 (Thursday, March 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E368]
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           CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES OFFICER JACK BRYDEN

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2001

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Police Officer 
Jack Bryden of the Ewing Township Police Department, who was recently 
named Police Officer of the Year by the Kiwanis Club of Ewing. 
Throughout his nearly three decades of service to the people of Central 
New Jersey, Officer Bryden has made significant contributions to our 
community through his professional interaction with its many grateful 
citizens.
  After 6 years of distinguished service in the United States Navy, 
aboard both the U.S.S. George Washington and the U.S.S. T.A. Edison, 
Jack Bryden was appointed to the Ewing Township Police Department in 
1973. During his career in the Ewing Police Department's Patrol 
Division, Officer Bryden has served as a firearms instructor. He is now 
assigned as an information officer and often acts as citizens' first 
contact with the police department.
  Officer Bryden's professionalism and valor above and beyond the call 
of duty have made him the recipient of volumes of commendation letters 
for outstanding performance. As a result of his willingness to assist 
the public in all aspects of his interaction with those he protects, 
Jack has also received a number of letters of appreciation from 
community members. One of the crowning achievements of Officer Bryden's 
illustrious career was his aid in rescuing four people from a smoke-
filled apartment and extinguishing of the potential blaze within, 
actions that demonstrate his courage in the line of duty. Jack was 
awarded the Ewing Police Department's Valor Award for his great bravery 
in the face of danger.
  Clearly, Officer Jack Bryden is a great asset to both Central New 
Jersey and our nation. I urge all my colleagues to join me today in 
recognizing his dedication to law enforcement and to the people of my 
district.

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