[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 141 (Tuesday, November 18, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        DETECTIVE MAURO FARALLO

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2014

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call to your attention to 
the deeds of an outstanding 19 year veteran of the Passaic Police 
Department, Detective Mauro Farallo, affectionately known as ``Moe.'' 
Moe has dedicated his career to serving and protecting the citizens and 
businesses of the City of Passaic. To honor his years of service, his 
family, friends, and colleagues joined together in October to celebrate 
his outstanding community service and acts of valor.
  Moe began his career in the Passaic Police Department's Patrol 
Division in 1995. He was later assigned to the Detective Bureau where 
he assisted in numerous major investigations including Homicide, 
Robbery, Burglary, and Arson. Through his diligent computer work and 
tireless efforts, Moe solved many cases and helped identify several 
unidentified deceased persons through dental and medical records. These 
efforts have provided closure for victims' families.
  Moe currently serves as the President and Alternate State Delegate of 
Passaic PBA Local 14, which is the collective bargaining agent for the 
Officers of the Passaic Police Department. He works tirelessly to 
ensure that the membership receives fair compensation by negotiating 
officers' contracts. During his tenure as PBA President, Moe has 
successfully brought financial stability to the struggling finances of 
the union which better serves its members and the community.
  Moe's humble roots and strong family ties have played an integral 
part in his compassionate and giving nature as well as his warm 
disposition and tenacity. He grew up in Union City where he was exposed 
to many different cultures, religions, and nationalities. He moved to 
Rutherford in Bergen County and played for the Rutherford High School 
football team during which time he worked in the family pizza business 
where he learned to respect and love his fellow employees. After 
graduating from Rutherford High School, Moe bought Mama Mia Pizzeria 
from his father and ran a successful business for 14 years. In 1995, he 
sold the business and began his career in the Passaic Police 
Department.
  I have had the good fortune to personally know Moe and his beautiful 
family. Moe is truly deserving of this recognition and I am sure that 
his family and friends are sincerely proud and grateful for all his 
selfless deeds. Moe is an invaluable asset to the entire community and 
I wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing and commemorating the 
services of dedicated individuals like Detective Mauro Farallo. Moe is 
a truly admirable person and who I am honored to call my friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Detective Farallo's 
family, friends, and all those whose lives he has touched, and me, in 
recognizing Detective Mauro Farallo's outstanding character and service 
to our community.

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