[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23311]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



             IN HONOR OF DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF THOMAS P. KANE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Deputy Police Chief Thomas Kane of the Jersey City Police Department. 
On Thursday, November 29, 2001, Thomas Kane will celebrate his 
retirement with family, friends, and colleagues at Puccini's Restaurant 
in Jersey City, NJ.
  As a 28-year veteran of the Jersey City Police Department, Thomas 
Kane has enjoyed an extensive and successful career as one of Jersey 
City's finest. In 1973, Thomas Kane joined the Jersey City Police 
Department. Quickly earning the respect and admiration of his peers and 
supervisors, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1979. In 1985, 
Thomas Kane was again rewarded for his hard work and commitment, when 
he was appointed to the rank of Lieutenant. Between 1992 and 1994, 
Officer Kane served as a Commander in the Records Bureau and North 
District Divisions. Following his assignment in the Records Bureau and 
North District, he was promoted to Inspector and headed up the 
Inspectional Services Unit in the Office of the Chief of Police. In 
1997, Mr. Kane assumed the rank of Deputy Chief.
  A graduate of St. John's Grammar School and St. Michael's High 
School, Thomas Kane received his Bachelors of Arts in Economics from 
New Jersey City University. He later continued his studies at New 
Jersey City University by acquiring his Master's Degree in Criminal 
Justice.
  An active community leader and role model for Jersey City youths, 
Thomas Kane serves as a member of the Jersey City Police Emerald 
Society and the Police Department's We Care Basketball Team. In 
addition, he serves as Executive Vice President of the Deputy Chiefs of 
Police Association of the State of New Jersey.
  Thomas Kane and his wife Pamela are the proud parents of two 
daughters, Tara and Erin.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Thomas Kane for his 
commitment to helping others and for his years of distinguished service 
in the Jersey City Police Department.

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