[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23436]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING LIEUTENANT CHARLES REINHARDT

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant Charles 
Reinhardt for his years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment 
to the police force and the people of Union City. He is being honored 
today, October 8, 2004, at a retirement party in Union City, New 
Jersey.
  From an early age, Lieutenant Reinhardt took an interest in military 
and police work. At the age of 18, he became one of the youngest 
officers in the history of the Union City Police Department when he 
joined the force as a police special. Three years later, he was sworn 
in as an official police officer. As an officer, he worked in a variety 
of areas, including traffic, crime prevention, community policing, and 
patrol. His tireless work and solid leadership skills earned him the 
rank of Lieutenant, also serving for a short time as the unit's 
commander and as a supervisor. He became one of the first Hispanic 
police sergeants in Union City and was the first Puerto Rican 
Lieutenant on the force.
  Known for his attendance of community events, Lieutenant Reinhardt 
made great efforts to reach out to the citizens of Union City, 
particularly the Hispanic community. His passion and hard work have 
been acknowledged by numerous groups, including the American Federation 
of Police, the American Law Enforcement Officers Association, the 
Hispanic Law Enforcement Officers Association of Hudson County, the 
Union City Police Department, and the American Police Hall of Fame.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Lieutenant Charles 
Reinhardt for almost three decades of selfless service to Union City 
and its residents. The passion and commitment he demonstrated 
throughout his career and for his community made him an important 
member of the police force.

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