[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 155 (Wednesday, December 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE PAUL W. TRESSLER

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 1, 2010

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorable 
Paul W. Tressler who is retiring after faithfully serving the people of 
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania as a judge, prosecutor and public 
defender for much of the last four decades.
  Judge Tressler's distinguished public service career started as a 
prosecutor in the District Attorney's Office in 1968, eventually 
organizing and supervising the County's first Narcotics Task Force and 
serving as head of the appellate division. Appointed by Gov. Richard 
Thornburgh to fill a vacancy on the bench in April 1983, Judge Tressler 
later that year was elected to a full term and has held the job since 
then.
  Improving the adjudication process for juveniles, and ensuring the 
effectiveness of the various programs for young offenders, have been 
hallmarks of Judge Tressler's tenure. As Juvenile Judge, he established 
the first truancy program in Montgomery County and played a central 
role in securing a grant to establish a model program to prevent 
children from being held in secured detention for more than six hours. 
Thanks to Judge Tressler's hard work and dedication as Administrative 
Juvenile Judge, County juvenile agencies have been recognized with 
numerous prestigious state and national awards, including Shelter 
Education Program of the Year, the Residential Program of the Year, the 
Outstanding Detention Program and the Community Service and Victim 
Services Award. He is sharing his tremendous knowledge as an instructor 
with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and the Office of 
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, currently teaching 
prosecutorial practices in its child abuse and exploitation course.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in recognizing 
the outstanding service and extraordinary career of the Honorable Paul 
W. Tressler and all who dedicate their careers to the pursuit of 
justice.

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