[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 79 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1047]
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HONORING COLONEL JOHN RAWLEY, DECORATED VETERAN AND OUTSTANDING MEMBER 
                 OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2011

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel John Rawley 
for his dedication to protecting our country, both as a member of the 
United States Armed Forces and as a member of the Camden County 
Sheriff's Office.
  Colonel Rawley began his distinguished career in the military in 1954 
at the age of 20, when he joined the United States Marine Corps as a 
Private First Class. In 1957, he joined the United States Army and 
served over 30 years. During his illustrious career, Colonel Rawley 
earned numerous decorations, including the Soldiers' Medal, the 
National Defense Service Medal, the Parachute Badge, the Army Service 
Ribbon, and countless others. He retired from the United States Army on 
August 8, 1987, after more than 30 years of protecting our country.
  After his decades of military service, Colonel Rawley's patriotism 
and dedication were continued when he joined the Camden County 
Sheriff's Office in 1997. Colonel Rawley, known affectionately as ``The 
Colonel'' or ``Ranger John,'' worked 13 years for the Camden County 
Sheriff's Office, mentoring and training officers throughout the 
department. He retired on December 1, 2010 as a respected and 
distinguished member of the department.
  Colonel Rawley's selfless dedication to our Nation demands 
recognition. His decades in the military and the Camden County 
Sheriff's Office should serve as an inspiration to others. I thank him 
for his service, and extend my sincere best wishes to Colonel Rawley in 
his retirement.

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