[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11434]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHATHAM BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2013

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Chatham 
Borough Police Department, located in Chatham, New Jersey, which is 
celebrating its 100th anniversary.
  On September 2, 1913, an ordinance used to regulate the Chatham 
Borough Police Department of Morris County was approved. The Department 
came from humble beginnings, with only one fulltime police officer in 
its inaugural year and, today, has 18 fulltime officers. Despite the 
passage of a century, the Police Department's excellent service and 
core values have remained unchanged.
  The Chatham Borough Police Department prides itself in upholding 
values of integrity, respect, service, and fairness. The Department 
strives to promote a safe and secure environment and maintain order and 
provide safe flow of traffic while demonstrating the core ideals. It 
has continually responded to the changing needs of Chatham Borough and 
has looked to help the community in the best possible way. By 
demonstrating strong leadership qualities, the Chatham Borough Police 
Department has remained a reliable and strong influence in Chatham 
Borough.
  Throughout the past century, the Chatham Borough Police Department 
has dedicated itself to the surrounding community, yet, it is always 
looking for ways to give back. It influences the youth in Chatham 
through the D.A.R.E. program, which helps to illustrate the harmful 
effects of drugs and alcohol. Additionally, it continues to promote 
internet safety through a program that aims to educate both parents and 
children on the subject matter.
  Overall, the Chatham Borough Police Department has continued to 
exemplify extraordinary citizenship and values while putting its 
officers in harm's way to ensure the safety and the betterment of its 
residents. Officers respond to every call without fear, and their 
efforts are commended.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Chatham Borough Police Department as it celebrates its 100th 
anniversary.

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