[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E559-E560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF OFFICER KENNETH L. PONTIOUS

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 1996

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to join my constituents in 
commemorating the retirement of Officer Kenneth L. Pontious. Officer 
Pontious is retiring after 28 years of service to the community and 
citizens of Union City.
  During his 28 years of service, Officer Pontious has contributed to 
the Union City Police Department in many different capacities. He has 
served as a Motorcycle Patrol Officer. In addition, he has worked as a 
Traffic Officer and a member of the Special Enforcement Response Team.
  Officer Pontious has also assisted the community as a School Resource 
Officer giving his time directly to our young people. Finally, Officer 
Pontious has worked as a Field Training Officer, Rangemaster and Police 
Explorer Post Adviser.

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  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I come before you today celebrating with my 
constituents the career of Officer Kenneth L. Pontious. I hope you and 
my colleagues will also join me in congratulating him for his 
contribution to the community.

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