[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 145 (Monday, September 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1796-E1797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF WILLIAM H. HACKEL

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 18, 1995

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my good 
friend, Macomb County Sheriff, William H. Hackel. Sheriff Hackel was 
named as the winner of the 1995 Distinguished Citizen's Award by the 
Clinton Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America. On September 14, 
1995, Sheriff Hackel was honored by the Boy Scouts at an award dinner 
held at the Fern Hill Country Club in Clinton Township, MI.
  Sheriff Hackel began his career with the Macomb County Sheriff's 
Department as a deputy over 30 years ago. In 1976, the people of Macomb 
elected him to serve as Sheriff. During these three decades, Sheriff 
Hackel has earned the well-deserved reputation as a tough and 
innovative crime fighter.
  Sheriff Hackel has assumed leadership roles in many local, State, and 
national criminal justice organizations. He has served on the Advisory 
Committee of the Macomb Community College Criminal Justice Program and 
as a member of the Michigan Commission of Criminal Justice. Previous 
Michigan Governors William Milliken and James Blanchard both appointed 
him to serve on the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers' Training 
Council. In all of his roles, he has worked to see that the community 
he serves has the best trained and most professional law officers 
possible.
  In addition to helping coordinate law enforcement officials from all 
levels of government, Sheriff Hackel has also placed a priority on 
crime prevention. It is not uncommon to see Sheriff Hackel at numerous 
community events. He is always working with groups and attending 
functions where he can reach out to the public, especially children. In 
the words of one of his deputies, a DARE officer, Sheriff Hackel has 
always made kids his number one priority. His support of the Boy 
Scouts, where he serves on the Friends of Scouting Committee, is just 
one of many examples. Sheriff Hackel is also responsible for bringing 
the first DARE program to Macomb County. He sponsors the Explorer Post 
at the Macomb County Sheriff's Office where young men and women have 
the chance to learn about law enforcement first hand. Annually, Sheriff 
Hackel participates in the March of Dimes Walk America, the Easter Seal 
Telethon, the Torch Run for Special Olympics and many other community 
and charity organizations.
  Taking an active role in one's community is a responsibility we all 
share, but few fulfill. Sheriff Hackel has dedicated much of his life 
to this endeavor. I deeply admire his strong 

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values and outstanding example of civic involvement. His time, talents, 
and energy are appreciated by all of us. I thank Sheriff Hackel for his 
efforts and commend him for his good work.
  I applaud the Boy Scouts of the Clinton Valley Council for 
recognizing Sheriff Hackel. He has provided outstanding leadership to 
our community and I know he is proud to be honored by the Scouts.
  On behalf of the Boy Scouts of America, I urge my colleagues to join 
me in saluting Macomb County Sheriff Bill Hackel.

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