[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 35 (Thursday, March 24, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO DENISE GARLAND

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 24, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of Denise 
Garland of Apple Valley, CA. Denise is a longtime WeTip volunteer who 
will be recognized as the ``WeTip Woman of the Year'' at an awards 
banquet during WeTip's 21st National Conference in April.
  As you know, WeTip is one of America's leading anticrime 
organization's. Founded in 1972 by Bill and Miriam Brownell, WeTip 
began as a group of concerned parents who took on drug trafficking and 
crime in California and has grown into a major force in fighting crime 
in our country. The results have been both dramatic and impressive. 
Information from WeTip has aided law enforcement in making 10,200 
arrests of major criminals and over 4,000 cases resulting in 
convictions. The concept behind WeTip is simple, yet effective. WeTip 
provides an anonymous toll-free hotline to citizens who have 
information about a crime and want to report it to authorities without 
having to reveal their identity. WeTip information is immediately 
conveyed to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
  Denise has been a long time active participant in the WeTip program. 
She has served as sheriff's service specialist for the San Bernardino 
County Sheriff's Department since 1987. She has worked as a volunteer 
for WeTip since that time in Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville and 
currently serves as WeTip regional chairperson for the Apple Valley, 
Hesperia, and Victorville area. To no one's surprise, Denise was 
overwhelmingly chosen by secret ballot as the 1993-94 Woman of the Year 
for her outstanding work in Apple Valley.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, and our many 
friends dedicated to the success of WeTip in congratulating Denise 
Garland for her dedication to this fine organization and her support of 
public safety. In her many years of devoted service, Denise has touched 
the lives of many people in our community and it is only fitting that 
the House recognize her today.

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