[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10902]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF ANDREW MELONI

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2001

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
distinguished 45-year law enforcement career of an outstanding public 
servant and a dear friend, Andrew P. Meloni.
  Since taking office as Sheriff of Monroe County, New York, on January 
1, 1980, Andy Meloni made his department one of the preeminent law 
enforcement agencies in the entire United States. Sheriff Meloni's 20-
year tenure has been marked by innovative leadership, consummate 
professionalism and an unquestioned commitment to public service.
  A member of the Executive Board of the New York State Sheriffs' 
Association, the National Sheriffs' Association and as a Commissioner 
on the Commission for Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, 
Sheriff Meloni was nominated by President Clinton and Former President 
Bush as a ``Point of Light.''
  Through Sheriff Meloni's leadership, the Monroe County Sheriff's 
Office--the largest Sheriff's office in New York state--has received 
national recognition for its creative programs. A husband and father of 
five children, Sheriff Meloni has further given of this time, talents 
and energy by working with and raising funds for numerous children's 
programs and services, and is an active Compeer volunteer.
  A veteran of the United States Army, Andrew Maloni has had a proud 
and distinguished career in law enforcement and public safety--
beginning work in the Sheriff's department in 1954, and subsequently 
serving as Undersheriff, Monroe County Public Safety Administrator and 
Director of Public Safety for the University of Rochester.
  Mr. Speaker, Andrew P. Meloni retired as Monroe County Sheriff on May 
31, 2001; and I ask that this Congress join me in saluting his 
leadership, commitment and professionalism in protecting the lives, 
safety and well being of his community.

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