[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 50 (Thursday, March 27, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S4510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO VINCENT BOVE

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to a truly 
extraordinary citizen of New Jersey and America. Vincent Bove is the 
region manager for Summit Security Services, Inc. His region covers the 
New York metropolitan area and his more than 2,000 officers secure 
sites including NBC Studios, JFK International Airport, and the Federal 
Reserve Bank of New York. Prior to September 11, 2001, Summit Security 
had 300 officers at the World Trade Center, many of whom assisted with 
the evacuation of the two towers.
  Mr. Bove is also a nationally acclaimed expert on school violence in 
America. Since the Columbine tragedy in 1999, Mr. Bove has given 
presentations to over 15,000 educators, corporate representatives, and 
law enforcement officials. He also trained 100 New York Police 
Department Crime Prevention Specialists in advanced techniques of crime 
prevention and community policing.
  Recently, the American Police Hall of Fame conferred five nationally 
acclaimed medals to Vincent Bove, including the Medal of Honor for 
Public Service for outstanding leadership skills in reducing crime and 
assisting law enforcement throughout the United States; the J. Edgar 
Hoover Gold Medal for his leadership in police and private security 
issues as a nationally respected law enforcement instructor; the 
Knights of Justice Medal for his outstanding service exemplifying the 
Biblical Act of the Good Samaritan in protecting the community; the 
Patriotism Medal for promoting faithfulness to the Federal, State, and 
local laws and for supporting the Constitution and Bill of Rights; and 
the Civilian Medal of Appreciation for leadership in private security, 
which assists law enforcement officers.
  He was also named the North Jersey Regional Crime Prevention Officers 
Association Recipient for ``Exceptional Service to Crime Prevention for 
2002.'' This award recognizes Mr. Bove for his achievements in the 
reduction of crime on both a local and national level. The same 
organization also recognized Mr. Bove with the 2002 ``Presidential 
Award for Dedicated Service'' for his service to the organization and 
the community.
  Vincent Bove is an amazing individual. He dedicates his life to 
making his fellow citizens and communities safer and more secure. I ask 
all my colleagues to join me in honoring Vincent Bove for his sense of 
duty, determination, and dedication in making our country a safer and 
more secure place to live.

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