[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 25, 1994]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ALFONSO JAMISON

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to a 
friend from Michigan, Alfonso Jamison, who retired from the Saginaw 
Police Force on March 24, 1994 after 23 years of distinguished service. 
Officer Jamison began his career as a Saginaw police officer on March 
24, 1971.
  Officer Jamison was not just a law enforcement official, but also a 
role model for community members in general and area youth in 
particular. Officer Jamison was active in the Community Relations/Crime 
Prevention Program and was instrumental in starting 102 Neighborhood 
Watch Groups. These groups are all still active today, largely because 
of Officer Jamison's continued support and interest, including 
attending meetings and block picnics.
  In addition to aiding in the prevention of area crime, Officer 
Jamison volunteered to help area youth overcome violence. He helped at-
risk youth including resolving conflicts between gangs. Officer Jamison 
was also concerned with the youth drug problem and helped to organize 
``just say no'' drug prevention rallies for students as well as the 
Houghton-Jones Area Task Force and the ``Dribble Against Drugs'' 
program.
  Officer Jamison was promoted a number of times during his career and 
earned many more certificates for special training and educational 
achievement. He was a member of the board of the National Black Police 
Officers Association, and was singled out for meritorious service 
within the Saginaw Police Department for special recognition by 
community organizations.
  United Saginaw Against Crime is sponsoring a community-wide dinner to 
honor and show their appreciation to Officer Jamison for all of his 
achievements. The Saginaw Police Force and the people it serves will 
surely miss him, and I wish him all the best in his retirement.

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