[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                TRIBUTE TO CAPT. WILLIAM JAMES CAVENAUGH

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                         HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, one of the greatest pleasures of serving in 
this legislative body is the opportunity we occasionally get to 
publicly acknowledge certain individuals. It is therefore with great 
pleasure that I have the opportunity to pay tribute to Capt. William 
James Cavenaugh, who after 30 years of proud and dedicated service as 
the captain of the Laguna Beach Police Department will be retiring on 
December 4, 1994.
  Undoubtedly, Captain Cavenaugh's greatest legacy to our community as 
a law enforcement officer will be his relentless and successful efforts 
to prosecute drunken drivers. Indeed, he has personally been credited 
with arresting more than 2,000 of these dangerous offenders. As well, 
his dedication to combating this public outrage led him to develop and 
implement an extensive training course designed to instruct police 
officers in the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of drunk 
driving offenders. This course has been attended by more than 1,600 
California police officers. Moreover, it has been recognized as one of 
the finest training courses in the State of California.
  In addition to his extensive service in law enforcement, Captain 
Cavenaugh has served his Nation in other capacities as well. He 
retained a position in the military reserves and currently holds the 
rank of colonel with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. During his tenure 
in the military, Captain Cavenaugh also became a notable expert in the 
field of antiterrorism and taught preventative measures and 
investigative techniques to both military and law enforcement 
personnel.
  As a result of his tireless devotion to law enforcement and the 
protection of our fellow citizens, Captain Cavenaugh has been awarded 
the Medal of Valor, a Life Saving Medal and a Medal of Merit. In 
addition, he has received hundreds of letters of commendation and 
appreciation for exemplary acts of service to the public. Indeed, 
Captain Cavenaugh has dedicated most of his life to public service and 
for this we are most grateful.
  Throughout his entire career, Captain Cavenaugh has exhibited 
extraordinary leadership, competence and professionalism. He has been a 
model of excellence and an inspiration to those aspiring to serve their 
local community. As he embarks on what I expect will be a relaxing and 
enjoyable retirement, I hope he takes with him a sense of great pride 
and accomplishment. Thank you, Captain Cavenaugh, for all that you have 
done for the citizens of Laguna Beach and its neighboring residents.

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