[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 28 (Wednesday, March 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E340-E341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO ROY COLANNINO

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                         HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2002

  Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House of Representatives take 
this opportunity

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to honor Roy Colannino, Police Chief of the great city of Revere, 
Massachusetts, and a highly distinguished member of our Nation's law 
enforcement community. Chief Colannino recently retired from the Revere 
Police Department after dedicating 37 years of his life to the cause of 
protecting the safety of his fellow citizens and the community at 
large.
  Chief Colannino joined the Revere Police Department in 1965 as a 
member of the Police Reserves, and was immediately recognized as a 
bright and energetic addition to the force. During his 37-year career, 
he served as Patrolman, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and Chief. While 
working full time and raising a family, Chief Colannino continued his 
education at Northeastern University in Boston where he earned a 
Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice in 1981. As he ascended the ranks 
of the Revere Police Department, he earned high accolades from his 
superior officers and the deep respect of his fellow colleagues at each 
stage of his career with the force. As the executive law enforcement 
officer in Revere, Chief Colannino developed a highly successful 
community-policing program that joined the Revere Police Department 
with the city's community leaders in an innovative and effective new 
partnership. His commitment to incorporate his officer corps into the 
fabric of every neighborhood has been particularly beneficial for this 
diverse community.
  Mr. Speaker, since September 11, 2001, our nation has rightfully 
reflected on the incredible service our police and fire professionals 
provide to our communities. Roy Colannino exemplifies that service and 
the sacrifices these men and women, and their families, endure for us 
on a daily basis. He has served the City of Revere, the Commonwealth of 
Massachusetts and our nation at an incomparable level of 
professionalism, and dedication and human caring for nearly four 
decades. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives join me in wishing him all the best in his retirement.

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