[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12943]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE RALPH FROEHLICH

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2014

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and public 
service of the Honorable Ralph Froehlich, who passed away earlier this 
week following more than 37 years as Sheriff of Union County, New 
Jersey.
  Sheriff Froehlich was one of the most respected law enforcement 
officials in the country. His life of public service began as a young 
man in the U.S. Marine Corps and later as a member of the Elizabeth, 
New Jersey Police Department for almost 20 years where he attained the 
rank of Lieutenant.
  First elected Sheriff in 1977, Ralph Froehlich was known for his 
passion to serve, exemplified by his work with children, teenagers and 
senior citizens. He holds the distinction of being the longest-serving 
County Sheriff in New Jersey state history.
  During his tenure as Union County's top law enforcement officer, 
Sheriff Froehlich received numerous commendations for his dedication to 
duty, including the New Jersey PBA Valor Award and Policeman of the 
Year Award. Always respected by his colleagues, he served four terms as 
president of the New Jersey Sheriffs' Association.
  Sheriff Ralph Froehlich was a beloved New Jersey public servant whose 
law enforcement expertise and professionalism will be deeply missed by 
the officers he commanded and the people he swore to protect and serve.

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