[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 121 (Thursday, July 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO AMHERST POLICE CHIEF JOHN J. MOSLOW, JR.

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2007

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Madam Speaker, with great appreciation I rise today to 
honor a dedicated and highly respected law enforcement officer who for 
more than 32 years steadfastly served and protected the people of 
Amherst, NY.
  Amherst Police Chief John J. Moslow Jr. has led a life deeply 
committed to service, to justice, to making his community a better 
place. In charge of the region's largest suburban police force for 8 
years, Chief Moslow rolled up countless accomplishments, winning awards 
for his law enforcement initiatives and accolades for his deft 
management of high-profile cases. But more than awards and accolades 
can attest, during his 32 years on the force Chief Moslow has earned 
the utmost respect of area leaders, local officials and his fellow 
officers. With his straightforward and effective leadership, Chief 
Moslow indeed has left the Amherst Police Department stronger than he 
found it.
  Chief Moslow joined the department in 1975 shortly after serving his 
country in another capacity, as a soldier in the Vietnam War. After 
serving as patrolman for 6 years, Chief Moslow began his steady rise in 
the force when he was promoted to patrol lieutenant in 1981. Known for 
his discipline and professionalism, Chief Moslow was made captain 
starting in 1989, serving in several different capacities for 10 years 
before being promoted to chief in 1999.
  During his tenure, Chief Moslow led the department through times of 
unprecedented challenges and met each one head on. Whether it was 
adapting to the new security realities of a post-September 11th world 
or responding to surprise snowstorms, Chief Moslow took decisive action 
and improved the performance of his department every step of the way. 
His long list of achievements include the department's increased 
community police presence, investments in new crime-fighting and life-
saving technology, the implementation of a new community emergency 
notification system and the establishment of the Amherst Police 
Foundation. Also on Chief Moslow's watch, every murder case was solved, 
each murderer at large taken off the streets, each one brought to 
justice. As he goes on to serve as Chief of Security of the Eighth 
Judicial District, serving Western New York's courts, Chief Moslow's 
legacy in Amherst will certainly live on.
  Thus, Madam Speaker, in recognition of his tremendous service for 
more than 32 years to the people of Amherst, NY, for his leadership, 
his dedication and the lasting legacy he leaves, I ask this Honorable 
Body join me in honoring Chief John J. Moslow Jr.

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