[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1524]
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IN HONOR OF SERGEANT RONALD ICELY AND HIS 31 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE 
                TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MILPITAS

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 1999

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor and congratulate Sergeant Ronald Icely, for serving the residents 
of the City of Milpitas for more than 31 outstanding years.
  Sergeant Ronald Icely attended Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia, 
CA, and graduated in 1965. He then continued his education at College 
of the Sequoias and San Jose State University. He began his career in 
public service as a reserve officer with the San Jose Police Department 
while at San Jose State University in 1967. On August 1, 1968, Ronald 
Icely was appointed to the Milpitas Police Department. He was promoted 
to senior officer in 1973, and promoted to Sergeant in 1975.
  During his many years of service, Sergeant Icely has received 
numerous letters of appreciation and commendation from the citizens of 
Milpitas as well as from many government agencies. He has been praised 
by his past supervisors for the high quality of his work, his 
leadership skills and investigative experience.
  In his tenure as a police officer, Ronald Icely saw Milpitas grow 
from a small community to a thriving city of 65,000 people. As the city 
grew his charge became more demanding, but Sgt. Icely continued to 
serve commendably.
  Early in his career Sergeant Icely became a member of the 
department's K-9 squad. He served as K-9 officer for five years with 
his canines, ``Romell'' and ``Toma''. He also received advanced 
training in supervision, and homicide and sexual assault investigation.
  Sergeant Icely has served as a field training officer and field 
supervisor in the patrol and traffic sections. He was also a supervisor 
in the Investigation Division and the lead investigator in ``felony 
persons'' crimes that included high profile homicide, robbery and 
sexual assault cases.
  Sergeant Icely has been very active with the youth of the community 
throughout his career. He coached PAL basketball, PAL baseball, and 
little league baseball for nine years. Sergeant Icely was also a 
charter member of the Milpitas Police PAL Board of Directors.
  The city will be honoring Sgt. Ronald Icely at a retirement dinner on 
July 30, 1999. I would like to join them in applauding his hard work 
and dedication. He has a fine record of accomplishments and is an 
inspiring example of citizenship. I wish Sergeant Icely the best in all 
his future endeavors.

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