[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 59 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E881]
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                       TRIBUTE TO RICHARD ANDERT

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Richard Andert, as 
he is named Los Angeles Police Department Police Officer of the Year. 
The Woodland Hills community joins me in praising him for his 
commitment and dedication to making our area a safer place to live.
  Officer Andert's commitment to the safety and well-being of our 
citizens should serve as an inspiration to all Americans. He is a role 
model not only to younger but also to higher ranking police officers on 
the force. Of the countless examples of his leadership, none stand out 
more than his commitment to traffic safety. He single-handedly 
implemented a crackdown on speeding drivers in order to ensure the 
safety of the children in our neighborhood and return the neighborhood 
to the safe and quiet area it should be.
  Officer Andert practices kindness, caring, and compassion in even the 
most routine situations. One day a panicked West Valley resident 
arrived at the police station, unable to enter a house where she was 
responsible for feeding a cat and dog. Upon investigating the situation 
Officer Andert discovered the woman was attempting to enter the wrong 
house and then assisted her in entering the correct home. It is Officer 
Andert's willingness to go the extra mile that has distinguished his 
career.
  In closing Mr. Speaker, if this Nation had more Richard Anderts on 
America's police forces, our neighborhoods would be safer places to 
live. It is a personal honor to me, as his Congressman, to acknowledge 
his accomplishments which bring deep honor to our community, and to 
offer my warm congratulations and heartfelt thanks.

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