[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 101 (Wednesday, June 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING JERSEY CITY POLICE INSPECTOR JON L. TOOKE

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2008

  Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Jersey City Police 
Inspector Jon L. Tooke on the occasion of his retirement. Inspector 
Tooke who will retire on July 1, 2008, received numerous recognitions 
for his service, evidence that he was an outstanding member of Jersey 
City Police Force.
  Inspector Tooke, was appointed to the Jersey City Police Department 
in 1979 and initially assigned to the North District. His dedication 
garnered the trust of his superiors and earned him other opportunities 
to serve the Department in the Medical Bureau, Welfare Investigation 
Unit, Gun Permits Unit, Planning and Research Unit, Police Academy, 
South District, City Command, Public Information Officer and Patrol 
Bureau. His experience and his knowledge of the community was 
recognized by the receipt of numerous awards including ten Excellence 
Police Service Awards and one World Trade Center Award.
  Please join me in honoring Inspector Tooke for his distinguished 
service to the Jersey City Police Department, and in congratulating him 
on his retirement.

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