[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17391]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF HOWARD O'NEIL

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Chief O'Neil, a resident of New Jersey and dedicated 
member of the Neptune Township police. Chief O'Neil has recently 
completed 40 years and 4 months of distinguished service in the 
township of Neptune and will be retiring this winter. I applaud Chief 
O'Neil's achievements and dedication and recognize his work which 
serves as an inspiration to us all.
  A native resident of Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Chief O'Neil's career 
of public service began in 1964 when he served in the New Jersey 
National Guard until 1970. He was then assigned to the patrol division 
of Neptune Township Police until 1979. During his career on the force, 
O'Neil earned several promotions, including Sergeant in 1981, 
Lieutenant in 1985, Captain in 1987, Deputy Chief of Police in 1996 and 
most recently, Chief of Police in 2003. Furthermore, he remained an 
outstanding member, former president and vice president to the 
Policeman Benevolent Association as well as the Fraternal Order of 
Police State Lodge.
  Chief O'Neil's civic achievements have also helped to form numerous 
organizations devoted to further advancing the safety and well-being of 
the Monmouth County community. In 1994, he chaired a committee that 
established a fund that gives monetary donations to families of 
officers who were killed in the line of duty. In addition, he helped 
establish an education fund as well as a fund for healthcare for 
special case residents of the area. Moreover, O'Neil has served or 
continues to serve on multiple organizations, including the New Jersey 
Governor's Awards committee and Attorney General's Awards committee.
  Chief O'Neil's enthusiasm for service extends well beyond his call of 
duty as a police officer as evident in his active community leadership. 
A true member and devotee to his community, he has dedicated his time 
to coaching numerous youth sports teams including little league, 
recreational basketball and soccer, and travelling boys and girls 
soccer. The youth and families of Neptune Township are fortunate to 
have benefited from Chief O'Neil's energetic service and civic 
participation.
  Chief O'Neil has tirelessly devoted his time to his community and 
epitomizes what it means to give back. Madam Speaker, please join me in 
leading this body in acknowledgement of the extraordinary contributions 
of Chief Howard O'Neil. He is a greatly valued citizen of the State of 
New Jersey, and I am honored to recognize him today.

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