[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 26 (Thursday, March 10, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 10, 1994]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO TIMOTHY C. MARTIN

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of Timothy C. 
Martin of San Bernardino, CA. Tim, who has demonstrated a remarkable 
dedication to the needs and safety of San Bernardino County residents 
over the past 32 years, will be honored on March 19, 1994, as he 
retires from his position as chief of the Bureau of Investigation at 
the San Bernardino County district attorney's office.
  Tim attended local schools and spent the majority of his law 
enforcement career in San Bernardino County. Because of his involvement 
and active leadership in the community, Tim has been an instrumental 
force in preserving the law and order in San Bernardino County.
  Tim's initial interest in being a direct participant in preserving 
the peace and well-being of society can be traced back to his dedicated 
service as a U.S. Marine from 1958 to 1961. Following his service in 
the military, Tim joined the San Bernardino County sheriff's office as 
Deputy Sheriff where he achieved the rank of sergeant. Tim's law 
enforcement career flourished when he joined the San Diego County 
organized crime task force where he was personally responsible for 
breaking up an L.S.D. manufacturing and distribution ring, leading to 
15 arrests and the seizure of a lab and $12 million in pure L.S.D. For 
the past 17 years Tim has diligently served as the chief of the Bureau 
of Investigation for the San Bernardino County district attorney's 
office where he was the first and only chief investigator. Tim's 
distinguished career is further highlighted by his involvement in 
numerous organizations in the law enforcement community. He has served 
as president of both the California District Attorney Investigators 
Association and the National Prosecutors Investigators' Association.
  In addition to being a leader in the law enforcement community, Tim 
has been influential in the private sector as well. He has received 
several awards to commemorate his dedication to the needs of citizens 
which include the San Bernardino City Ambassador of Goodwill Award and 
the San Bernardino League of Women Voters Citizen Achievement Award. 
Indicative of Tim's commitment to community service, he has been a past 
president of both the Option House, a home for battered women, and 
Saint Anne's Church in San Bernardino. Additionally, Tim has many 
notable achievements in several chapters of the Elk's Lodge.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Tim's family and 
many friends in honoring this unique individual for his extensive and 
dedicated service. Over the years, Tim has touched the lives of many 
people in our community and it is only fitting that the House recognize 
him today.

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