[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 41 (Friday, March 22, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E416]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO CAPT. MICHAEL W. KIGHT, MONTEBELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 1996

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Montebello 
P.D. Capt. Michael W. Kight on the occasion of his retirement. Captain 
Kight spent more than 30 years protecting the interests and enhancing 
the safety of our community.
  Captain Kight was born in Los Angeles, CA, and attended local 
schools, including east Los Angeles and Cerritos Colleges, where he 
earned his associate of arts degree in police science. He began his law 
enforcement career in 1964, serving as a patrol officer with the City 
of Bell Police Department. On July 30, 1972, Captain Kight was hired as 
a police officer with the Montebello Police Department, where he served 
for the past 24 years.
  Captain Kight quickly proved himself to be a natural leader, 
providing direction, leadership, and expertise in law enforcement. He 
rapidly rose through the ranks, becoming senior officer in 1974; patrol 
sergeant in 1975; detective sergeant in 1980; lieutenant in 1987; and 
captain of field services in 1988. He was awarded exceptional 
performance pay in 1979, when he significantly exceeded performance 
standards for management of his employees. In 1983, he was awarded 
exceptional performance pay for reducing overtime hours and increasing 
the arrests and clearance in the detective bureau. Again in 1985, he 
was awarded exceptional performance pay for his outstanding handling of 
an internal affairs investigation. In 1994, he was awarded the 
prestigious Career Contribution Management Award in recognition of his 
high standards of excellence and dedication to superior service to the 
residents of Montebello.
  Michael W. Kight has demonstrated a life-long commitment to his 
chosen field of law enforcement, earning him the respect and admiration 
of his colleagues and community. On Saturday, March 23, 1996, his 
friends, family, and staff members will congratulate him on his 
retirement from the Montebello Police Department, and thank him for his 
years of exceptional service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Michael W. Kight, one of our community's finest law enforcement 
officers and public servants.

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