[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 2 (Thursday, January 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E53]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO JOHN T. STIBICH

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 4, 1995
  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. John T. 
Stibich, former chief of detectives with the Chicago Police Department, 
who retired this month after 38 yeas of service. I would like to share 
with my colleagues Mr. Stibich's numerous accomplishments which made 
him an invaluable member of the Chicago Police Department.
  Mr. Stibich became a Chicago police officer after serving 4 years in 
the U.S. Navy. He started as a patrol officer in 1956 and was quickly 
promoted into the detective division. His strong leadership abilities 
and tremendous dedication earned him several promotions and prestigious 
positions throughout his years on the force. For example, he has served 
as commanding officer of area 1 Special Operations Group, commanding 
officer of area 4 Homicide/Sex Section, commander of the 20th district, 
Commander Detective Division area 3, deputy chief of Detective Division 
field group A, and the list goes on. For the past 3 years, Mr. Stibich 
has served as chief of detectives, coordinating all investigations and 
operations of the Detective Division for the city of Chicago. He was 
also responsible for the implementation of a $52 million budget and the 
supervision of over 1,000 sworn and civilian members of the Chicago 
Police Department.
  Mr. Stibich is a natural leader. He has always been a strong role 
model for rookie Chicago police officers. He has even instructed 
courses at the Chicago Police Academy. Mr. Stibich will be greatly 
missed by his colleagues in the Chicago Police Department. He will be 
equally missed by the city of Chicago. The city is extremely grateful 
for the service and protection Mr. Stibich has provided over the past 
38 years. Mr. Stibich should be proud of the years of service he has 
dedicated to the community.
  I am sure that my colleagues would like to join me congratulating Mr. 
John T. Stibich for his exemplary service over the past 38 years. 
Because of the efforts of dedicated individuals who, like Mr. Stibich, 
place the safety and well-being of others above their own, our Nation 
is a better place to live. I thank him for a job well done.


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