[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E458]
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           IN HONOR OF DR. DEBORAH MANDELL AND BERNARD KERIK

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Deborah Mandell, 
the National Police Defense Foundation's ``Woman of the Year,'' and Mr. 
Bernard Kerik, the National Police Defense Foundation's ``Man of the 
Year.'' Dr. Mandell and Mr. Kerik were honored on Thursday, April 4, 
2002, at Russo's on the Bay in Queens, New York.
  Dr. Deborah Mandell is the Director of National Police Defense 
Foundation Psychological Services. Following the tragic events of 
September 11, Dr. Mandell headed the National Police Defense 
Foundation's emergency response team. This team provided grief 
counseling and support to many survivors, family members of victims, 
and rescue workers. In addition to her tireless work with the National 
Police Defense Foundation, Dr. Mandell is also a psychologist in New 
Jersey and volunteers her time to United Way.
  This year's ``Man of the Year'' is former New York City Police 
Commissioner Bernard Kerik. A New Jersey native, Mr. Kerik has 
dedicated his life to public service. His leadership and dedication 
proved invaluable following the World Trade Center disaster. As New 
York City Police Commissioner, Mr. Kerik coordinated the rescue efforts 
and ensured the City's safety. Prior to becoming the City's 40th Police 
Commissioner, Mr. Kerik served as a New York City police officer, an 
undercover detective, and a commissioner of corrections.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Deborah Mandell 
and Mr. Bernard Kerik for their dedicated service on behalf of our 
nation and the citizens of New York and New Jersey throughout these 
challenging times.

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