July 2, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 122 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E613]
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  RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF JAMESTOWN POLICE CHIEF HARRY SNELLINGS

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 2, 2020

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the retirement of 
Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings.
  Chief Harry Snellings has been with the Jamestown Police Department 
in Jamestown, New York since 1996. He began as a police officer, was 
promoted to Sergeant in 2004 and later, Lieutenant in 2009. In 2010, 
Harry took over as Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety.
  From 2001 to 2009, Harry was a member of the Special Weapons and 
Tactics team (S.W.A.T.), serving as a team leader and a team commander 
during that time. In 2011, he attended and graduated from the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation National Academy.
  Prior to his service as a police officer, Harry served in the United 
States Army for twenty-three years and was deployed three times. He 
selflessly dedicated his life to public service and public safety 
throughout his career, and has certainly earned his retirement. We 
applaud his efforts and wish him the best in the next chapters of his 
life.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to congratulate Chief Harry Snelling upon his 
retirement.