[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 147 (Thursday, October 15, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2185]
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              IN HONOR OF MICHAEL FLEET ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 1998

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Michael Fleet on his retirement from the Santa Ana Police 
Department.
  Mike began working for Santa Ana Police Department on September 14, 
1970 as a police officer. In September of 1986, he was assigned to work 
in the Canine Unit as a handler.
  Officer Fleet and his canine, Carlos, were assigned to work narcotic 
enforcement where Officer Fleet remained for the duration of his 
career. Mike and Carlos achieved national records for drug seizures. 
They seized over $56 million in drug monies and over 20 kilos of 
cocaine.
  In 1991, Mike and his partner, Carlos, were awarded Uniformed Officer 
of the Year from the Drug Enforcement Agency.
  During his career as a police officer, Mike distinguished himself as 
a hard-working and dedicated law enforcement officer. He has earned the 
respect and admiration of all of his colleagues in the law enforcement 
community for his commitment to the city of Santa Ana.
  Mike is known to many around the department as a ``Dad'' for the 
generosity and compassion he shows to all of his colleagues. A true 
cowboy at heart, Mike enjoys riding horses and listening to country 
music in his free time.
  I am very proud of you, Mike, for all your bravery and your selfless 
dedication to your career and your community.
  Have a wonderful retirement!

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