[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1841]
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    TRIBUTE TO RETIRING MILWAUKEE COUNTY SHERIFF RICHARD E. ARTISON

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 1995

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my friend 
Sheriff Richard E. Artison on his retirement.
  At the time he was appointed Milwaukee County sheriff in 1983, 
Richard Artison had already shown himself to be a multitalented law 
enforcement professional. Prior to his appointment, he had served as a 
special agent for the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps, a patrolman 
and detective for the Omaha Police Department, a criminal investigator 
for the U.S. Treasury, a special agent for the Secret Service, and a 
community relations specialist for the Milwaukee Fire and Police 
Commission.
  As the chief law enforcement officer for Milwaukee County, Sheriff 
Artison faced a difficult and challenging job. He has consistently and 
effectively risen to the demands of his office and has done so with 
grace and style. Following his appointment, Sheriff Artison quickly 
earned the respect of his coworkers and the general public. The esteem 
in which Sheriff Artison was held is evidenced by the fact that the 
voters of Milwaukee County reelected him to five terms as sheriff.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Sheriff Artison on his years of outstanding 
service and dedication to the people of Milwaukee County. I wish him 
happiness and health in his retirement.

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