[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 53 (Thursday, May 5, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO TOM WICKUM

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of Tom Wickum of 
San Bernardino, CA. Tom, who has demonstrated a remarkable dedication 
to the needs and safety of San Bernardino County residents over the 
past 31 years, will be honored on May 12, 1994 as he retires from his 
position as assistant sheriff of support operations in San Bernardino 
County.
  Tom attended local schools and spent the majority of his law 
enforcement career serving at the Sheriff's West End Station in San 
Bernardino County. Because of his involvement and active leadership in 
the community, Tom has been an instrumental force in preserving the law 
and order in San Bernardino County.
  Tom'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 in the U.S. Navy from 1958-61. Following his service in the 
military, Tom served as deputy sheriff at the Glen Helen Rehabilitation 
Center until he was transferred to the Sheriff's West End Station on 
February 24, 1964 where he served as a patrol officer. While at the 
West End Station, Tom cofounded the West End Search and Rescue Team and 
the West End Mountain posse.
  In 1966, Tom was promoted to detective assigned to the juvenile 
division. Without only 2 years on the job, he was promoted to sergeant 
serving in the jail division. Four years later Tom was promoted to 
lieutenant and then to captain assigned to the Office of the Sheriff in 
February 1978. On July 1, 1978 Tom became the first police chief for 
the city of Rancho Cucamonga. In 1984, Tom was transferred to the 
bureau of administration and was assigned the command of the valley/
mountain bureaus. For the past 3 years Tom has diligently served as the 
assistant sheriff of the support operations.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Tom's family and 
many friends in honoring this unique individual for his extensive and 
dedicated service. Over the years, Tom 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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