[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 127 (Wednesday, October 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1724]
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                    ON THE RETIREMENT OF LEROY SMITH

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2002

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to an exemplary member 
of the Long Island community.
  The Suffolk County Police Department consistently shows us the best 
and most heroic that Long Island has to offer. For thirty-two years 
Detective LeRoy Smith has been a commendable member of that department. 
During a career that has spanned three decades, Detective Casey has 
served on numerous high-profile cases. In 1992 he was transferred to 
the Homicide Squad where he helped put some of the most abhorrent 
criminals behind bars. He worked on the TWA Flight 800, Long Island 
Sniper cases and other important cases. He has made a lasting 
contribution to the safety of Long Island residents.
  On August 5, 2002, Detective LeRoy Smith retired from the Suffolk 
County Police Department. He will be missed by his colleagues and by 
the community that has depended upon his hard work for so many years. I 
come to this floor so that I may offer my congratulations and best 
wishes to Detective Smith.
  Mr. Speaker, Long Island owes a debt of gratitude to Detective LeRoy 
Smith.

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