[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 106 (Thursday, July 18, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H7784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATIONS TO SGT. EUGENE POPE ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER OUTSTANDING 
                       CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

  (Mr. BARR of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Sgt. Eugene Pope, who retired this week, from the Rome, 
GA, police force after 40 years of outstanding service.
  Officer Pope began his law enforcement career in a time when officers 
actually walked their beats. Since then, he has held virtually every 
job in the Rome Police Department.
  Gene Pope has served his city through an outstanding career and 
performed his duties as a police officer with pride and dignity. He has 
been acclaimed by his fellow officers as a loyal friend and dedicated 
policeman, true to his principles and the safety and well-being of his 
community.
  His retirement, on July 15, 1996, marked a career in law enforcement 
that exemplifies leadership, courage, and devotion to duty.
  He takes with him the respect and admiration of his fellow officers 
and leaves an example to those who follow.
  On behalf of the citizens of Rome and Floyd County, as well as the 
people of the Seventh District of Georgia, I join in congratulating 
Sgt. Gene Pope, wish him well, and thank him for a job well done.

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