[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E811]
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                       RECOGNIZING JAMES R. NUNES

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                            HON. BILL BAKER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 1996

  Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, for more than three decades, 
James R. Nunes has served as an officer of the law. Since 1979, he has 
been chief of the Pleasant Hill, CA Police Department in my home 
district. Now, after 37 years of service as a police officer, first 
with the military and then with three different cities, he is retiring 
from the force.
  Throughout his career, Chief Nunes has worked to make our streets 
safer, our communities stronger, and our children's future brighter. He 
knows the meaning of long nights, hard work, and personal sacrifice. 
His many community activities further reflect his commitment to the 
citizens of the East Bay community, and are indicative of his devotion 
to the building of a better society.
  It is my sincere hope that Chief Nunes will enjoy a well-deserved 
retirement from the force. His contributions have been both formidable 
and enduring, and I know all of my colleagues will join me in wishing 
him every good thing in the days ahead.

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