[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 58 (Friday, April 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE MARC KOVAR

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 15, 2016

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
outstanding achievements of Detective Marc Kovar, who is being honored 
by the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist during the 16th Annual Dean 
McNutly Awards Dinner this Sunday, April 17, 2016.
  Detective Kovar is the Executive Vice President of the 33,000-member 
strong New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association (NJSPBA). He 
is committed to fighting for the rights of the men and women of law 
enforcement, who place their lives on the line each day for the people 
of New Jersey. Marc has served the residents in the City of Passaic for 
more than 20 years, and holds the rank of Detective.
  He has been involved in many other committees and sits on the 
National Board of NAPO (National Association of Police Organizations). 
As a labor leader, Marc rose through the ranks of the Passaic PBA and 
State PBA. As the Delegate for the PBA Local 14, he was appointed to 
the State PBA Executive Board in 2008 and served six years as Chairman 
of the Collective Bargaining Committee. Furthermore, he is an active 
voice in the PBA Committees on legislation, legal defense and training 
of new union delegates. Marc is widely known for his volunteer work on 
behalf of fallen officers and their survivors; including over 10 years 
of service on the Passaic County Blue Mass Committee. He currently 
lives in Clifton with his wife Nicole and his two daughters Rachel and 
Isabella.
  Marc is one of the most passionate union members and is exceptionally 
loyal to the PBA. Until his appointment as Executive Vice President, he 
was Chairman of the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association 
Collective Bargaining Committee. His involvement with this committee 
has given him the unique perspective and experience needed to carry out 
his duties as PBA Executive Vice President.
  As Co-Chair of the Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, I understand 
that law enforcement officials such as Detective Kovar are a critical 
part of keeping our local communities safe. I have the great honor of 
recognizing Marc's strong leadership and tireless dedication to his 
fellow officers as well as the communities that they serve. I have 
known Marc personally as a law enforcement officer and as a friend, and 
I can tell you that there are few people who you would rather have in 
your corner than him.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing and commemorating the 
achievements of public servants such as Detective Marc Kovar.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, his family and 
friends, fellow officers, all those whose lives he has touched, and me, 
in recognizing the work of Detective Marc Kovar.

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