[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 30 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF LAWRENCE L. MIHLON

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2016

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Chief Lawrence 
L. Mihlon on his retirement from the West Long Branch Police Department 
this year. Chief Mihlon dedicated 34 years to the Borough of West Long 
Branch and his contributions are to be celebrated.
  Throughout his decorated career, Chief Mihlon held many positions, 
serving as Lieutenant for 2 years and Captain for 7 years before being 
appointed Chief of Police in 2013. Chief Mihlon has an extensive police 
background, having served in many capacities within the department, 
including Patrol, Detectives, Traffic, Training, Records, Command and 
Administration. Prior to joining the West Long Branch Police Department 
in 1982, Chief Mihlon worked as a Special Officer for the Little Silver 
Police Department and a National Park Service Ranger at Sandy Hook and 
Shenandoah National Park.
  Chief Mihlon has been committed to serving the West Long Branch 
community and was focused on public relations, serving as the 
Department spokesman and creating the Department's website and Facebook 
pages. Community involvement has been instilled in Chief Mihlon's 
family. His mother worked as a Little Silver Police Dispatcher, his 
sister is a special education principal, his brother serves on Little 
Silver Borough Council and his nephew is a Little Silver Patrolman and 
Fire Chief. Over the years, Chief Mihlon has been recognized for his 
dedicated service and accomplishments, having received the West Long 
Branch Police Department's Life Saving Medal, the Education Bar and the 
Exceptional Duty Bar.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating Chief Lawrence Mihlon on his retirement and thanking him 
for his service to New Jersey. Chief Mihlon's commitment to the West 
Long Branch community is truly deserving of this body's recognition.

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