[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 89 (Monday, June 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CHIEF SMITH: LOYAL SERVICE TO SOUTH LYON

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 1997

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a loyal and 
dedicated officer to the community of South Lyon in Oakland County, MI. 
Chief of Police Gerald L. Smith, in his 19th year of service as chief, 
will retire on August 26th.
  After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1963, Smith began his 
career in law enforcement for Waterford Township in 1964 and served 
until 1971.
  Smith was Oakland County's senior substance abuse program coordinator 
from 1971 to 1979 where he worked with the County's health department 
to fight the scourge of drugs.
  In 1979, he was appointed director of public safety and police chief 
for the city of South Lyon. When the Public Safety Department was 
dissolved in 1985, he continued to serve the community as chief.
  Gerald Smith has dedicated more than 37 years of his life to 
protecting others. His leadership, courage and bold vision have been an 
inspiration not only to those who worked for him, but to the community 
he served.
  The dedication of Gerald Smith exemplifies his committee to making 
South Lyon a safer place for our families. He is a loyal public servant 
who deserves the recognition, honors and accolades he receives.

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