[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: November 29, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO FRANK KESSLER

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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 Frank Kessler, 
who recently retired as the mayor of the City of Garden Grove, CA.
  After serving for 20 years as a police officer in Tucson, AZ where he 
subsequently became deputy chief of police, Frank and his family moved 
to my home town of Garden Grove back in 1976 when he became the city's 
sixth police chief. During his previous tenure as a police officer, 
Frank had many personal achievements. He completed a certificate 
program in law enforcement and also received bachelor and master 
degrees in criminal justice from the University of Arizona. In the 
early 1970's, he was selected to attend a 1-year fellowship program at 
Harvard University's Center for Criminal Justice.
  As Garden Grove's chief of police for nearly 13 years, Frank is known 
nationwide for being an effective and ingenious law enforcement 
officer. In addition to his distinguished career in law enforcement, 
Frank is also dedicated to serving his community in other capacities. 
He is a member of local Rotary and Elk clubs, and he retains membership 
in the California Chiefs Association and International Association of 
Chiefs of Police. He also serves on the board of directors of AMI, 
owners of the Garden Grove Hospital.
  Throughout his entire career, Frank 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 new and exciting 
career, I hope he takes with him a sense of great pride and 
accomplishment. Thank you, Frank, for all that you have done for the 
citizens of Garden Grove.

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