[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 72 (Friday, June 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1045]
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                   TRIBUTE TO CHIEF RALPH H. ANDERSON

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 5, 1998

  Mr. McGOVERN Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding public servant, Police Chief Ralph H. Anderson. Chief 
Anderson is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service with the 
Rutland Police Department. I join his family, friends and colleagues in 
celebrating his distinguished career.
  Chief Anderson began his career as a police officer in 1968 and 
became Chief of Police in 1983. Ralph Anderson's devotion to his 
community is truly impressive. During Ralph Anderson's tenure with the 
Rutland Police Department, a larger and more effective police force 
emerged. Under his guidance, community programs including Neighborhood 
Watch and Kindness Police programs have prospered, helping to make his 
community safer for all.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to honor Chief Ralph H. Anderson 
for his strong commitment to serve the hardworking citizens of central 
Massachusetts and his genuine concern for his community. I want to 
congratulate and wish him the very best in his retirement.

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