[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1928]
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IN HONOR OF POLICE CAPT. DALE E. AMARAL AND HIS 31 YEARS OF SERVICE TO 
                      THE RESIDENTS OF NEWARK, CA

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 1997

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor and congratulate Capt. Dale E. Amaral, a dedicated member of the 
Newark Police Department. After 31 years of outstanding service, 
Captain Amaral will be retiring from the force.
  Dale Amaral joined the Newark Police Department on February 20, 1966, 
and has since served in numerous capacities. He began his career as a 
police officer, serving as patrol officer, narcotics detective, and 
robbery/homicide detective. He was promoted to detective sergeant in 
1981. After a stint as detective sergeant, Dale worked as a patrol 
sergeant. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 1986, and served 
as commander of the investigation division and then commander of the 
records division. In 1992, Dale was promoted to captain. In 1994, 
Captain Amaral returned to the patrol division as commander of the 
investigations division.
  Captain Amaral was selected as Newark's Officer of the Year in 1971 
while assigned as narcotics detective. He was selected as Officer of 
the Year a second time in 1981 while working as a robbery/homicide 
detective.
  Captain Amaral taught several courses in administration of justice at 
the community college level, and is a charter member of the Newark 
Optimist Club. His hobbies include travel, real estate, reading, and 
learning about space exploration.
  Dale so loves law enforcement that he will begin a second career as a 
deputy sheriff with the Alameda County Sheriff's Department shortly 
after his retirement from the Newark Police Department. He will be 
sorely missed by his fellow officers, city employees, and most of all, 
the citizens of the city of Newark.
  The city will be honoring Dale at a retirement dinner on October 3, 
1997. I would like to join them in commendation of his hard work and 
dedication. I wish him much happiness and success in his future 
endeavors.

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