[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 63 (Thursday, May 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO MASTER SERGEANT RICHARD W. PETRONE

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Master Sergeant 
Richard W. Petrone, who retired from the New York Army National Guard 
on September 30, 2001, with more than thirty-one years of exemplary 
service to our nation. It is my pleasure to honor him here today.
  Mr. Petrone has enjoyed a long career in public service. He worked 
with New York Police Department for 23 years, and served in the U.S. 
Army Reserve for more than two years.
  Among several positions at the National Guard, Mr. Petrone served as 
Chief Training Instructor at the 106th Regiment Headquarters Regional 
Training Institute. There, he was instrumental in organizing and 
supervising several outstanding programs, which garnered the Institute 
several certificates of accreditation. As Battalion Communications 
Chief with the 206 Corps Support Battalion, Master Sergeant Petrone 
enacted programs to make the unit act in a more coordinated and 
efficient fashion. This contributed to a more effective communications 
program throughout the command.
  For his service, Mr. Petrone has received several awards, including 
the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the 
Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the New York State 
Military Commendation Medal, and the New York State Medal for Humane 
Service.
  For his commitment to his community, his State, and his Country, it 
is my privilege to congratulate Master Sergeant Richard W. Petrone on 
this special occasion.

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