[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 158 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E902-E903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING POLICE CHIEF RICHARD CALABRESE

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2023

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Police 
Chief Richard Calabrese who is being honored by Temple Sinai in 
Cinnaminson, New Jersey, for his unwavering commitment to community 
safety and combating antisemitism.
  Richard has been the epitome of service both in his professional and 
personal life. After serving our country in the United States Marine 
Corps, he began his long career in law enforcement with the Camden 
County Park Police before eventually joining the Cinnaminson Township 
Police Department in 2004. For eight years, Richard took the time to 
enhance his skills within the computer forensic

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investigation field, and soon after was promoted to Sergeant within the 
Department. Richard's leadership did not end there, and he continued to 
rise through the ranks as Lieutenant, Internal Affairs Commander, and 
eventually, Chief of Police in 2019.
  No matter the role, our community has seen Richard be there to ensure 
each and every person feels safe and respected. His work with Temple 
Sinai specifically goes to show that, for him, his work is more than a 
job--it is about public service, and building a community we can 
continue to be proud of. Not only has he served his neighbors in times 
of emergency, but he took extra time to ensure the synagogue had proper 
security systems in place, and train community members on how they can 
stay safe in a crisis. While fulfilling all the day-to-day duties of 
his job, it is certainly also true that Richard has become a pillar of 
trust and leadership to those around him.
  As we see a rise of antisemitic incidents across the country, we are 
collectively reminded that it is on us to continue pushing back against 
harmful bigotry that seeks to divide us and incite violence. I hope 
more people will follow in Richard's footsteps and work together to 
make sure everyone feels safe and welcome in our communities.
  We are grateful to Richard for his dedication to public safety and 
for working to create a society that looks out for one another, 
regardless of our differences. I wish him all the best as he is 
deservedly honored by Temple Sinai for his outstanding contributions to 
New Jersey's 3rd District.

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