June 15, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 110 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE CAREER OF UNITED STATES PROBATION OFFICER BEN BERRY

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2020

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Officer 
Ben Berry, who retired in April after more than 20 years with the U.S. 
Probation Office. Throughout his career, Officer Berry demonstrated a 
profound commitment to public safety and the improvement of the U.S. 
Probation Office.
  At the beginning of his career in law enforcement, Officer Berry 
served as a United States Army Officer, Probation Officer for the State 
of Florida, and a Federal Probation Officer for the Northern District 
of Florida. In 1999, Officer Berry moved to Central New York where he 
took a job working as a U.S. Probation Officer in Northern District of 
New York, Syracuse office. Working his way up the ranks, he held the 
position of Senior U.S. Probation Officer Sentencing Guidelines 
Specialist and was later promoted to Supervising U.S. Probation 
Officer, where he oversaw the Investigations Unit. A proficient 
marksman, he also served as the Lead Firearms Instructor. In this role, 
he trained and certified officers in the use of firearms, and helped 
develop and improve the firearms training program.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
recognizing the career of Officer Ben Berry. As a dedicated public 
servant and a leader in the U.S. Probation Office, I wish Officer Berry 
the best in his retirement.

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