[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 41 (Monday, March 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E526-E527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 TRIBUTE TO MARQUETTE POLICE CHIEF GEORGE G. JOHNSON ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 6, 1995
  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a friend and 
distinguished public servant, George G. Johnson, who is retiring this 
month as Police Chief of Marquette, MI. George Johnson's career spans 
over four decades of distinguished service as a patrol officer, 
motorcycle officer, detective and Marquette Chief of Police.
  Simply put, George Johnson is one of the most respected and admired 
law enforcement professionals in the entire state of Michigan. His 
years of outstanding work are a credit to him, and an example for law 
enforcement professionals and public servants nationwide.
  After serving 6 years in the U.S. Navy, George Johnson joined the 
Marquette Police Department as a patrol officer in 1955. He served as a 
motorcycle officer until being promoted to detective in 1961. A short 3 
years later, George was promoted to Chief of the Department.
  [[Page E527]] In his capacity as Chief of Police, George Johnson has 
been a leader both in law enforcement and in the community at large. As 
Chief of Police, George has taken a leading role in many State and 
regional law enforcement associations. He has been a charter member of 
the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council, the Michigan 
Association of Chiefs of Police, the State Traffic Committee, The Upper 
Peninsula Chiefs Association, and Northern Michigan University Police 
Advisory Council Chairman. He has served as a charter member of the 
Marquette County Law Enforcement Officers Association. He was also 
selected Upper Peninsula Officer of the Year in 1967, and recognized in 
1987 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police as one of the 
top 25 law enforcement professionals in the Nation. In 1993, Chief 
Johnson was chosen by his peers as employee of the Year for the City of 
Marquette.
  George's work in Marquette, with community programs and projects, has 
helped to improve and enrich the lives of all of his neighbors. Through 
his work on the Shiras Institute board of directors and other agencies 
and organizations, George has given his time and talent unselfishly to 
his community.
  Mr. Speaker, George Johnson epitomizes all that is great about public 
service. His commitment, and drive have served to make Marquette a 
better place.
  While we Northern Michigan will miss George, we want to take this 
opportunity to express our deep gratitude for a job well done and wish 
him and his family well in all of his future endeavors.


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