[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 6 (Tuesday, February 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                CONGRESSMAN KILDEE HONORS PHIL M. BOWSER

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 1994

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to a 
man whose contributions to the field of law enforcement have made him a 
legend in Oakland County, MI. When Capt. Phil M. Bowser retired from 
the Waterford Police Department on December 31, 1993, he left behind 
him a 30 year history of selfless dedication to the department and the 
citizens of Waterford Township. It was indeed fitting that on Thursday, 
January 20, 1994, I and other admirers, coworkers and friends gathered 
at the Three Hundred Bowl to thank Phil and wish him well as his life 
entered a new phase.
  Phil Bowser is a lifelong resident of Waterford Township and a 
product of Waterford schools. Before being hired by the Waterford 
Police Department in September 1964. Phil was employed by General 
Motors and was an assistant store manager for A&P Food Stores. Upon 
being hired by the police department, Phil dedicated himself to 
improving the quality of life of Waterford citizens and the quality of 
service of the Waterford Police.
  With his highly developed sense of purpose, it should come as no 
surprise that Phil worked his way through the ranks to become one of 
the Waterford Police Department's two captains. As the commander of the 
Administrative Services Division, Phil became literally the right arm 
of the police chief, often serving temporarily in the top post when the 
chief's responsibilities required him to be elsewhere. As the chief's 
top administrative aide, Phil was responsible for the management of all 
nonuniformed personnel and a $6.8 million budget.
  Phil is a team player and has been described as the major stabilizing 
force in the police department. Phil could serve successfully in this 
role largely because of the strong values he developed prior to 
becoming a police officer. He is extremely loyal. Most importantly, 
Phil Bowser genuinely cares about the professional development and the 
human dignity of every person what works with him. Along with his wife 
Jane, Phil raised four daughters.
  Captain Phil Bowser believes strongly in community involvement and 
has led by example. He is a member of the Waterford Democratic Club, 
the Fraternal Order of Police, the International Police Association, 
the Pontiac-Waterford Elks Lodge 810, and the Waterford Eagles Aerie 
2887. Phil is also a veteran of the U.S. Air force.
  Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for this opportunity to share with you the 
accomplishments of Capt. Phil M. Bowser. An outstanding resident of the 
Ninth Congressional District, Phil's life has been a source of 
inspiration for myself and many others who have had the privilege of 
knowing him. His career is an example of how fulfilling a life in 
public service can be. I ask you, Mr. Speaker, and my fellow members of 
103d Congress to join me in honoring a truly great American, Capt. Phil 
M. Bowser.

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