[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 30 (Tuesday, March 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO OFFICER GEORGE J. FAULKNER

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 1997

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
pay tribute to a man who has devoted much of his life to helping and 
improving the lives of others through dedication to police service and 
his community. After many years of service, George J. Faulkner retired 
from the Norwood Police Department in late December, 1996.
  For 30 years officer Faulkner was a key leader in local law 
enforcement and the surrounding community. George fully committed 
himself to police service, and received many commendations. In 
addition, George served as a volunteer fire fighter for over 33 years 
for the Norwood Fire Fighting Company of Pennsylvania.
  George is well versed in many different aspects of police procedure, 
and has attended over 40 courses in police education. George was 
directly responsible for the training of many officers in the use of 
police computers. The knowledge George passed on in his years of 
service were essential to many law enforcement officials, and helped 
them better serve the community.
  While on duty as a police officer, George often went above and beyond 
the call of duty. During his years of duty George was personally 
involved in rescuing individuals from four separate house fires. He 
received commendations for all of these rescues, as well as obtaining 
an Outstanding Community Service award for life saving efforts in 
Norwood Memorial Park of Pennsylvania.
  George has often been acclaimed for his exemplary police service and 
hard work in the community. He received a letter of commendation from 
the Norwood Boys Club for the arrest of four individuals that 
burglarized the club's storage facilities. He also obtained a letter of 
commendation for Cooperation and Assistance in Performing Police Duties 
from the Norwood American Legion Post. Furthermore, in 3 separate years 
George received from the Levan-Smith Rabley Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Post the ``Certificate of Appreciation for Unyielding Adherence to the 
Highest Ideals of Law Enforcement in Maintaining, Preserving, and 
Protecting the Lawful Rights of All Citizens.''
  George has taken great pride in his years of police and community 
service. Because of his efforts, and those such as him that are 
dedicated to service, the communities of Pennsylvania and the United 
States are better off. Mr. Speaker, I know you and my colleagues join 
me today in celebrating the many accomplishments and achievements of 
officer George Faulkner, and wishing him good luck in his retirement.

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