[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 156 (Saturday, November 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO POLICE CHIEF JOHN HOPKINS

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 1997

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay a special tribute to 
retiring Police Chief John Hopkins of the Port Hueneme, CA Police 
Department. His dedication to his community is truly extraordinary.
  Chief Hopkins began his service over 30 years ago in the city of Port 
Hueneme as a reserve police officer. He later moved through the ranks 
from patrolman, eventually becoming Chief of Police in 1992.
  Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with this devoted 
member of our law enforcement community. During his tenure with the 
police department, he has been recognized for his many accomplishments 
and the outstanding progress he has made on the force. The diligence 
and commitment to Duty Chief Hopkins and his counterparts have 
displayed are the primary reasons Ventura County consistently ranks as 
one of the safest areas in the county.
  Chief Hopkins will be greatly missed, but his contributions to our 
community will not be forgotten. I want to congratulate and wish him 
the very best in his retirement.

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