[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 86 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H4474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         FOND FAREWELL AND SALUTATIONS TO OFFICER KEITH PICKETT

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, all across America we take great pride in 
the work that our law enforcement personnel offer to our cities, local 
communities, counties and States. Today on Capitol Hill, we pay tribute 
to a retiring Capitol Police officer, Mr. Keith Pickett. Mr. Pickett 
will be retiring this Saturday after 27 years of dedicated and valiant 
service to this body.
  His on-the-job duties have been coupled with his strong involvement 
and commitment to the United States Capitol Police Retirement 
Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the American Legion. 
While serving the American Legion, Officer Pickett worked to raise 
money for Heroes, a benefit for survivors of slain police officers and 
firefighters.
  Officer Pickett also served his Nation proudly in the United States 
Army before serving the occupants and visitors of our Nation's Capitol, 
this very building that symbolizes the freedom he protects. Here, at 
the center of freedom in Washington, D.C., we all wish Officer Keith 
Pickett a fond farewell and many thanks for his 30 years of service to 
the Federal Government.
  Officer Pickett, along with all of my colleagues in the House, I 
salute you for the many years of invaluable service you have provided 
your Nation and your fellow officers. We offer you our thanks and our 
best wishes as you enter this new era of your life.

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