[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E61]
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                     TRIBUTE TO BARRY J. COLICELLI

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2005

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
work of a man I am proud to represent in Congress, Captain Barry J. 
Colicelli. Barry was recognized on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 in honor 
of his recent retirement from the Newark, New Jersey Police Department.
  It is only fitting that he be honored, in this, the permanent record 
of the greatest freely elected body on earth, for he has a long history 
of dedication, leadership, and commitment to his community.
  Barry has enjoyed a career in law enforcement that has spanned nearly 
three decades. In 1977, he began his tenure in law enforcement with the 
Newark Police Department. Shortly after his assignment to Newark, Barry 
was reassigned to the Camden Police Department and then to the Union 
County Prosecutor's Office before returning to Newark.
  Upon his return to the Newark Police Department in 1980, Barry was 
assigned to the East District as a Police Officer. In 1982 Barry 
received his first of several promotions to Detective and was assigned 
to the Violent Crimes Bureau.
  Ten years following his first promotion, Barry received a subsequent 
promotion to Detective Sergeant. It was at this time that he was placed 
in charge of the Narcotics Squad. During his post as Detective 
Sergeant, Barry created a program that would garner him national 
recognition.
  The Tactical Auto Recovery Group and Enforcement Team (TARGET) aimed 
at limiting the amount of auto thefts and carjackings in the City of 
Newark. The program's success netted over $5 million worth of stolen 
autos, $600,000 in stolen currency and 52 firearms confiscated. The 
program was not only successful in the amount of property recovered, 
but it also removed Newark as the number one city for car theft in the 
nation. For its achievements, the TARGET program received praise from 
the United States Department of State.
  Barry has been successful in every undertaking with the Newark Police 
Department. His final promotion before retiring came in 2000 when he 
achieved the rank of Captain. His most recent work in the field of Gang 
Enforcement and Intelligence has benefited not only the residents of 
Newark, but the entire State of New Jersey as well. Through 
collaborations with State Senator Ronald Rice, Barry was able to 
introduce legislation targeting gang violence and activities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, the City of Newark, 
Barry's family and friends, and me in recognizing the outstanding and 
invaluable achievements of Barry J. Colicelli.

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