[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
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     COMMENDATION FOR JAMES A. HENWOOD ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                     PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday March 5, 1996

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of 
Philadelphia's finest police officers, and a good friend of mine, James 
A. Henwood, on the celebration of his retirement from the force on 
January 26, 1996.
  Jim was born in Philadelphia on January 27, 1949, to Emile and Eunice 
Henwood. He was educated throughout his young life in Philadelphia, 
graduating from Good Shepherd Grade School, West Catholic High School, 
and the prestigious Saint Joseph's College, where Jim earned a bachelor 
of science degree in history.
  Mr. Henwood joined the Philadelphia Police Department on June 21, 
1971. Upon graduation from the police academy in September 1971, he 
proudly served the community of the 26th district for 3 years, earning 
merit commendations for 1973 and 1974. Promoted to detective in 1974, 
Jim served briefly in the east detective district, and later moved to 
the northeast detective district, again being awarded commendations 
every year from 1974 to 1981.
  Mr. Henwood was promoted to sergeant in 1981, and to Lieutenant of 
the major crimes division in 1985. Six months later, he was moved to 
the homicide division of the police department. Serving as lieutenant 
of homicide division from 1986 to 1989, Jim faithfully commanded a 
platoon of 15 detectives with citywide responsibilities to investigate 
all homicides, suspicious deaths, and police-involved shootings.
  In 1989, Jim was appointed to be the administrative lieutenant for 
the 5th police district, where he directed the administrative, 
anticrime, and community relation functions of the 5th district and 
managed a staff of over 100 officers.
  Finally, in 1994, Mr. Henwood was selected to be the commanding 
officer for the court liaison unit, where he directed a multi-faceted 
unit, consisting of 70 police officers, civilian clerks, and 
supervisors, to interact with the Philadelphia District Attorneys 
Office, municipal, common pleas and Federal court systems and ensure 
the successful prosecution of criminal cases and civil litigation.
  Jim Henwood's accomplishments as a dedicated and valiant officer of 
the Philadelphia Police Department have earned him well-deserved 
respect and praise from his peers. I join his wife, Maureen, his 
children, Jimmy, Jessica, Brian, and Megan, as well as the rest of his 
family and friends in wishing him an enjoyable retirement.

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