[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF JOSEPH U. MAINO

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I bring to the 
attention of the U.S. House of Representatives and this Nation the 
retirement of Sheriff Joseph Maino, an outstanding member of the law 
enforcement community in my northern Michigan congressional district. I 
also have the opportunity to relay to you and the Nation the many 
contributions Marquette County Sheriff Joseph U. Maino has made to his 
community, fellow officers, and the State of Michigan.
  Sheriff Maino was born and raised in Negaunee, MI, where he attended 
St. Paul's School. Following graduation, he served his country by 
enlisting in the U.S. Army. In the military, he spent 3 years in the 
military police stationed in California and later in France. Upon 
leaving the service in 1967, he joined the Marquette County Sheriff's 
Department in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
  Sheriff Maino quickly worked his way up through the ranks, first to 
sergeant and then undersheriff. In 1976, at age 34, the people of 
Marquette elected him sheriff and he became one of the youngest law 
enforcement officials in the State of Michigan to guide a law 
enforcement agency. Presently, Sheriff Maino is serving his 20th year 
as sheriff marking him the second longest active serving sheriff in the 
State of Michigan.
  Sheriff Maino has worked diligently over the past two decades to 
enrich his community and educate them on the dangers of drinking and 
drug use. During his first year in office, Sheriff Maino implemented 
the Narcotics Enforcement Team for the County of Marquette. In 1987, he 
pioneered the first DARE program for the Upper Peninsula. In addition, 
he served as executive director of the Upper Peninsula Substance 
Enforcement Team during the outbreak and victory over the dangerous 
drug ``CAT.'' Presently, Sheriff Maino is the project director for 
Marquette County Team Voice which teaches young people about the lethal 
combination of drinking and driving.
  Sheriff Maino has not only been an asset the Marquette County, but 
also to the State of Michigan. He has been an active member of the 
Michigan Sheriff's Association, serving as president in 1981-82. He is 
a member of many other community service organizations including: The 
U.P. Children's Coalition, United Way, Kellog Youth Initiatives 
Partnership, U.P. Law Enforcement Officer's Association, Marquette 
County Chief's Association, U.P. Law Enforcement Development Center, 
Public Safety Institute, Marquette General Hospital Mental Health 
Advisory Board, Alger-Marquette Human Services Coordinating Body, and 
the Central U.P. Planning and Development Criminal Justice Committee.
  The Marquette County Sheriff's Department has earned several awards 
under the leadership of Sheriff Maino. They have received the National 
Recognition for Public Service Award for drunk driving enforcement, a 
resolution of tribute from the State of Michigan for its drug 
enforcement activities, and obtained over $4 million in grants from 
local, State, and Federal sources to better serve and protect the 
citizens of Marquette County.

  In addition to his dedication to the public sector, Sheriff Maino is 
a proud husband and father. His wife Jean was also born and raised in 
Negaunee and graduated from Negaunee High School. Jean is active in the 
Negaunee Booster Club & Iron Range Hockey Association. In addition, the 
Maino's son, Ryan, has been involved in community athletics including 
basketball, baseball, football, and hockey. A family of avid sports 
fans, they enjoy, fishing, hunting, and Joe's passion for horseshoes.
  Mr. Speaker, Sheriff Joseph U. Maino will be retiring from the 
Marquette County Sheriff's Department on December 31, 1996. As a former 
city police officer and a Michigan State Trooper, I have had the honor 
of working with and personally knowing Sheriff Maino. He is one of the 
fairest, honest, and dedicated law enforcement professionals I know and 
I wish to thank him for all he has accomplished during his career. Mr. 
Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of northern Michigan, the State of 
Michigan, and the Nation, I would like to extend best wishes for an 
enjoyable retirement to Marquette County Sheriff Joseph Maimo.

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