[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
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    EDWARD LENNON, IRISHMAN OF THE YEAR FRIENDLY SONS OF SHILLELAGH

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2001

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, this Saturday the Order of the Friendly 
Sons of the Shillelagh of the Jersey Shore will be honoring Edward H. 
Lennon as ``Irishman of the Year, 2001.''
  The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh is an Irish-American social and 
charitable organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the 
fraternity and good fellowship of its membership of Irish-Americans.
  It is most appropriate that Ed Lennon should receive this honor from 
the Friendly Sons, as his accomplishments embody the spirit and the 
wonderful traditions and accomplishments of the Irish in America.
  As President of the New Jersey State Police Fraternal Association, Ed 
has reached a pinnacle of success in a profession served so well by 
Irish Americans, both today and throughout the course of this century.
  In fact, Ed comes from a long line of law enforcement officers 
starting with his grandfather, William Carroll, who was a detective 
with the Bayonne Police Department. His uncle, Jim Carroll, served with 
the Hudson County Police Department and another uncle, Frank Conte, 
served with the Port Authority Police. Three cousins are also police 
officers: Bill Lennon, Ed Smith and Bill Opel.
  As president of the State Police Fraternal Association, Ed has most 
ably represented the interests and concerns of his membership as they 
seek to deal with the every-more complicated issues facing law 
enforcement in this day and age.
  Ed enlisted in the New Jersey State Police in 1977 and has served 
with great distinction since then throughout New Jersey in many 
capacities.
  Because of his prominence and expertise, he has been appointed to 
many commissions and advisory boards including commissioner on the 
Governor's Commission to Deter Criminal Activity, trustee in NJ SEED 
(Society for Environmental and Economic Development); board of 
directors of the National Troopers Coalition, and Occupational Safety 
and Health Advisory Board of the Department of Labor.
  In honoring Edward Lennon, the Friendly Sons are honoring all law 
enforcement officers in New Jersey--individuals who on a daily basis 
put their lives on the line to protect the rest of us. Congratulations 
Ed, we appreciate you greatly and thank you heartily.

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