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“TRIBUTE TO BARRY J. COLICELLI” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E61 on Jan. 25, 2005.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO BARRY J. COLICELLI
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HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.
of new jersey
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the work of a man I am proud to represent in Congress, Captain Barry J. Colicelli. Barry was recognized on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 in honor of his recent retirement from the Newark, New Jersey Police Department.
It is only fitting that he be honored, in this, the permanent record of the greatest freely elected body on earth, for he has a long history of dedication, leadership, and commitment to his community.
Barry has enjoyed a career in law enforcement that has spanned nearly three decades. In 1977, he began his tenure in law enforcement with the Newark Police Department. Shortly after his assignment to Newark, Barry was reassigned to the Camden Police Department and then to the Union County Prosecutor's Office before returning to Newark.
Upon his return to the Newark Police Department in 1980, Barry was assigned to the East District as a Police Officer. In 1982 Barry received his first of several promotions to Detective and was assigned to the Violent Crimes Bureau.
Ten years following his first promotion, Barry received a subsequent promotion to Detective Sergeant. It was at this time that he was placed in charge of the Narcotics Squad. During his post as Detective Sergeant, Barry created a program that would garner him national recognition.
The Tactical Auto Recovery Group and Enforcement Team (TARGET) aimed at limiting the amount of auto thefts and carjackings in the City of Newark. The program's success netted over $5 million worth of stolen autos, $600,000 in stolen currency and 52 firearms confiscated. The program was not only successful in the amount of property recovered, but it also removed Newark as the number one city for car theft in the nation. For its achievements, the TARGET program received praise from the United States Department of State.
Barry has been successful in every undertaking with the Newark Police Department. His final promotion before retiring came in 2000 when he achieved the rank of Captain. His most recent work in the field of Gang Enforcement and Intelligence has benefited not only the residents of Newark, but the entire State of New Jersey as well. Through collaborations with State Senator Ronald Rice, Barry was able to introduce legislation targeting gang violence and activities.
Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, the City of Newark, Barry's family and friends, and me in recognizing the outstanding and invaluable achievements of Barry J. Colicelli.
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