[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MORTIMER SULLIVAN

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                        HON. KATHLEEN C. HOCHUL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2012

  Ms. HOCHUL. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following proclamation.
  Whereas: Mortimer Sullivan is a resident of Erie County and is 
married to Maryanne Calella. They are the proud parents of two 
children, Mark and Michael; and
  Whereas: In 1954, Mortimer graduated from the University of Buffalo 
where he earned a degree in Psychology and completed Western New York's 
first college-accredited certificate-granting law enforcement training 
program. He also was the first commander of the University's Air Force 
ROTC Corps of Cadets; and
  Whereas: After graduating from College he reported to active duty in 
the Air Force, and later served in the Air Force Office of Special 
Investigations Mobilization Reserve Program from which he retired in 
1987; and
  Whereas: Colonel Mortimer Sullivan earned the Legion of Merit, 
Meritorious Service Medal, Army and Air Force Commendation medals, and 
the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross during his service; and
  Whereas: Mr. Sullivan was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1964; 
and
  Whereas: Rising to the rank of Lieutenant, Mortimer is a founding 
charter member of the Erie County Sheriffs Scientific Reserve with 40 
years of service; and
  Whereas: For 25 years, Mortimer Sullivan chaired the Episcopal 
Diocese of Western New York Committee on Constitutions and Cannons and 
received the Bishop's Award for Ministry of the Laity; and be it 
further
  Resolved; That we pause in our deliberations to honor Mortimer 
Sullivan for his dedication and service to the Erie County Sheriff's 
Department and our community.

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