[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 12, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  HONORING JOSEPH NOEL SACHATELLO III

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                            HON. ROB SIMMONS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor an individual dedicated to 
public service, a leader in his community and an example to us all, the 
late Joseph Noel Sachatello III from Waterford, Connecticut, who died 
this month in the line of duty.
  Joseph was a well-known and beloved member of the neighboring 
Montville (CT) police force. For him being a protector of the peace was 
the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, the pinnacle of a successful 
career in service to town, state, and country. His love for his work 
shown through his enthusiasm for his job.
  In recognition of his service, his name will be carved into a 
memorial for police officers in Meriden, Connecticut. Joseph served my 
state and region faithfully. This honor is much earned. We will miss 
him.
  At Joe's funeral, a company of 1,200 uniformed officers stood at 
attention, and more than 450 officers, friends, family and neighbors 
came to mourn his passing. Joe touched the lives of many individuals in 
his community. He was proud of whom he was and where be came from. And 
in his pride we found and will continue to find inspiration. It is men 
like Joe that move the men and women in this room to carry forth with 
their mission. So his passing is a tragedy but his life was a blessing. 
My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be 
missed but not forgotten.
  Mr. Speaker, I would encourage the Members of the House of 
Representatives to join me in heartfelt appreciation for this great 
man. I would also like to ask the House to join me in extending our 
deepest condolences to Joseph's parents, Joseph N. Sachatello Sr. and 
Elaine Geiger Sachatello as well as his wife, Lisa and their six-month 
old son, Anthony.

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