[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2006]
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 HONORING THE SERVICE OF CHIEF JAMES E. ANTHONY OF THE GLENDALE POLICE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. JAMES E. ROGAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a dear friend 
who has dedicated his life to serving his family, his community and his 
country. Glendale Chief of Police James E. Anthony has spent the last 
34 years protecting the lives of others, and investing in the lives of 
those around him.
  Chief Anthony followed both his father and his uncle into law 
enforcement. He began his career with the FBI in Washington where he 
quickly rose through the ranks to become special messenger to John 
Edgar Hoover.
  In 1969, he returned to his native southern California and accepted a 
post with the West Covina Police Department. In his seventeen years of 
service there, he distinguished himself as a man of honor, integrity 
and determination. His efforts paid off when he was appointed to the 
position of department commander.
  Chief Anthony is a natural leader, and his abilities were not to go 
untapped. In 1980 he became the Chief of Police of the Chino Police 
Department and served that community until his move to Glendale in 
1992.
  Mr. Speaker, over the last five years, Chief Jim Anthony has 
tirelessly served the people of Glendale, which is one of the largest 
cities in Los Angeles County. He has led a staff of over three hundred 
people by inspiring and encouraging others to offer their best for our 
community.
  Chief Anthony has exemplified the spirit of law enforcement. In over 
thirty years of public service, he has seen the methods of fighting 
crime go from pen and paper to laser and infrared. As he looks forward 
to his retirement, I know my colleagues join me on behalf of the 
Congress of the United States in saluting Chief James E. Anthony, for 
his life of service to our community.

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