[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 133 (Friday, August 1, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5202-S5203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CHIEF J. THOMAS MANGER

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor J. Thomas 
Manger, the former chief of the U.S. Capitol Police. Chief Manger has 
served our country honorably in law enforcement for nearly 50 years. 
Throughout his career, he has strived to ensure the safety of our 
communities, including as chief of the Montgomery County Police in my 
home State. In July of 2021, Chief Manger stepped up with strength, 
courage, and grace on behalf of our Nation following the attack on our 
Capitol on January 6.
  As chief of the U.S. Capitol Police, Manger has demonstrated 
principled leadership, unwavering service, and a commitment to 
safeguarding members of Congress, staffers, and visitors. Following 
January 6, he reviewed over 100 safety recommendations, implementing 
many of them in an effort to improve security to protect the Capitol, 
the American people, and our democratic process. During his tenure, 
Chief Manger also worked to grow the Capitol Police force by hiring new 
officers, retaining current officers, and implementing policies to meet 
the changing demands on Capitol security.
  Chief Manger's storied career in law enforcement began long before 
his decision to come out of retirement to protect our Nation's Capital. 
He started with the Fairfax County Police Department as an officer and 
rose through the ranks. He earned the Silver Medal of Valor in 1993 and 
served as police chief in Fairfax from 1998 to 2004. In 2004, he began 
his 15-year tenure as chief of police in Montgomery County. During his 
term, he proposed requiring body cameras for all officers, implemented 
de-escalation training for officers, and received several national 
awards. His numerous accolades include the Brady Campaign to Prevent 
Gun Violence's 2007 Law Enforcement Award, the Anti-Defamation League's 
2016 Gorowitz Institute Service Award, the National

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Immigration Forum's 2017 Keeper of the Dream Award, and the 2018 FBI 
National Executive Institute Penrith Award.
  I commend Chief Manger for his many years of service, his dedication 
to the safety of the public and the stability of our democratic 
institutions. I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking him for his 
extraordinary service to this institution and wishing him a well-
earned, enjoyable, and fulfilling retirement.

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