[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13374]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO RALPH FROEHLICH

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                       HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 28, 2014

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representatives to join me as I rise to pay tribute to Union County 
Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, posthumously, and the many contributions he 
has made as a dedicated public servant in Union County and a beloved 
leader in the State of New Jersey.
  Sheriff Froehlich was a great man and an incredible public servant. 
Following his eight year service in the United States Marine Corps, he 
had sought a career in law enforcement. He had faithfully served as 
Sheriff of Union County since 1977 and was in his thirteenth term.
  Sheriff Froehlich was a pioneer in law enforcement, starting many 
programs to protect the county, including gun safety programs for 
children and teens; `Union County's Most Wanted' television program, 
which led to the apprehension of over 80 Union County murderers and 
felons; the Missing Persons Unit and Domestic Violence Unit; and a K-9 
Search and Rescue Unit. In an effort to share services with other law 
enforcement agencies, Sheriff Froehlich implemented a Municipal 
Transportation Program to assist local police departments. He also 
vociferously spoke out in favor of more regulations on guns.
  From his time in the U.S. Marines to becoming the longest-serving 
County Sheriff in New Jersey history, Ralph has for decades set the 
standard for what it means to defend and protect. He will be remembered 
for his commitment to keeping the people and families of Union County 
safe and for always working toward the betterment of the community. On 
behalf of the people of New Jersey and certainly the people of Union 
County, we are grateful.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to Sheriff Froehlich's family, to the 
Union County Sheriff's Department, to the people of Union County, and 
to all the people who loved and respected Ralph. His leadership will 
truly be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my fellow Members of the House of Representatives 
agree that Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich deserves to be 
recognized for a job well done and his many years of service to the 
people of the State of New Jersey. This tribute recognizes his life's 
work, namely a stellar career and a personal commitment to protecting 
our community.

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