[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E233]
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                         HONORING MICHAEL EAKIN

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 1996

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to J. 
Michael Eakin who was recently elected as Pennsylvania Superior Court 
Judge and is ending his tenure as Cumberland Country District Attorney. 
For over 20 years he has served the citizens of Pennsylvania's 19th 
Congressional District by dedicating his career to protecting those who 
live in Cumberland County and ensuring the laws of the Commonwealth are 
upheld.
  Mr. Eakin's accomplishments in both enforcement and prevention are 
numerous. He is responsible for establishing the first multicounty drug 
task force in Pennsylvania's history. He has also dedicated much of his 
time to working with at-risk youth through programs such as drug abuse 
resistance education. In addition, Mr. Eakin has led efforts to reduce 
Cumberland County's alcohol-related fatalities by developing innovative 
programs which work to expeditiously apprehend and process drunk 
drivers. Several community service groups including Mother's Against 
Drunk Drivers and the Cumberland-Perry Drug and Alcohol Council have 
recognized Mr. Eakin for these achievements.
  Mr. Eakin has contributed a great deal to the professional 
development of attorneys and law enforcement personnel. Currently 
recognized by the Pennsylvania District Attorney's Association and 
Pennsylvania Bar Association as an authority on law enforcement, he has 
developed and led training sessions for new district attorneys 
throughout the State.
  Mr. Speaker, by working hand in hand with the community, Michael 
Eakin has exemplified the true definition of public service. On behalf 
of the people of Pennsylvania's 19th Congressional District, I thank 
him for his years of dedication and wish him continued success as 
superior court judge.

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