[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E485]
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IN HONOR OF POLICE CAPTAIN JOSEPH D. SILVA AND HIS 35 YEARS OF SERVICE 
                   TO THE RESIDENTS OF MILPITAS, CA.

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 1998

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor and congratulate Captain Joseph D. Silva, a dedicated member of 
the Milpitas Police Department. After thirty-five years of outstanding 
service, Captain Silva will be retiring from the force.
  Joseph Silva joined the Milpitas Police Department on February 4, 
1963. Since then he has served in several capacities, making many 
lasting contributions to the force and community along the way. Joseph 
was promoted to Sergeant in 1966, Lieutenant in 1973, and again to 
Captain shortly thereafter.
  Captain Silva played a major role in guiding the evolution of the 
department as Milpitas grew from a small farming town to a large urban 
community. He started the department's first inventory procedures for 
equipment and the first suspect identification system.
  For eight years Captain Silva was a K-9 officer, wearing out five 
dogs in that time. He has served as a supervisor in patrol, traffic, 
and investigations, and was the first of many Milpitas Police 
Supervisors to attend the FBI Academy.
  Captain Silva was pivotal in planning and establishing the modern 
police administration building and the new police car design. They will 
stand as tributes to his leadership and dedication.
  Over his many years of service, Joseph Silva has been commended 
numerous times by the citizens of Milpitas and the law enforcement 
community. On March 1, 1998 the city will thank him again upon his 
retirement. I would like to join them by expressing my appreciation for 
his efforts. His leadership and commitment are an example and an 
inspiration for all of us. I wish him much happiness and success in his 
future endeavors.

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