[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 9 (Monday, January 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E59]
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                        RECOGNIZING JAMES BURKE

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 23, 2012

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor the newly invested chief of the Suffolk County Police Department, 
James C. Burke. A dedicated law enforcement officer, Chief Burke has 
devoted his career to the service and protection of his community.
  Chief Burke began his service at the New York City Police Department 
in January of 1985, before moving to the Suffolk County PD in July of 
the following year. During his time with the department, Burke has 
served in a variety of leadership roles, including supervising the 
patrol and detective divisions.
  In addition to commanding the Organized Crime Bureau of the SCPD, 
Chief Burke has, since 2006, served as the chief investigator for the 
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. Burke also has demonstrated 
a commitment to law enforcement education and is frequently called to 
give lectures to groups around the country.
  On January 1, 2012, James Burke was promoted to Chief of the Suffolk 
County Police Department, the pinnacle, but by no means the end, of a 
long and distinguished career. Chief Burke will continue to serve his 
community as the highest ranking uniformed officer in the county, 
upholding the high standard for which the SCPD has become known.
  Mr. Speaker, I honor James Burke for his invaluable and continuing 
contributions to our community. It is my great hope that his tenure 
with the department will be a credit to him and the officers he now 
oversees. I look forward to working with Chief Burke and supporting the 
department in its mission to keep Long Island safe and secure.

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