[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF HOMELAND 
        SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS JARED MAPLES ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2021

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor former 
Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness 
Jared Maples on his retirement.
  Director Maples retirement from public service is much deserved. 
Prior to working at New Jersey's Office of Homeland Security and 
Preparedness, Director Maples served his country for over a decade at 
the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the U.S. Department of 
Defense.
  As Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security, Jared 
Maples committed himself to making life safer for all residents of New 
Jersey. He led New Jersey's counterterrorism efforts, and cybersecurity 
efforts and served as a critical link in New Jersey's COVID-19 
response. Director Maples was a staunch advocate for the interfaith 
community and worked hard to ensure that they remained safe from bias 
crimes. I was honored to participate on numerous events with Director 
Maples and found him to be an individual who truly cares about the 
safety and well-being of all residents in my district and throughout 
New Jersey.
  I commend Director Maples for his work, and I know I speak on behalf 
of my constituents when I say congratulations.

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