[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 1, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E204]
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                 IN HONOR OF COMMANDER GREGORY BAEPPLER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Commander Gregory 
Baeppler, a thirty year veteran of the Cleveland Police Department.
  Gregory Baeppler was appointed to the Cleveland Police Department on 
October 17, 1969. Throughout his career Gregory Baeppler has excelled 
at civil service tests as well as in the field. Baeppler was promoted 
to Sergeant on November 6, 1976, to the rank of Lieutenant on July 26, 
1982, and then the rank of Captain on July 18, 1985.
  On April 14, 1986, Gregory Baeppler was appointed to the rank of 
Commander of Police and he has successfully held the rank of Commander 
longer than any other person in the history of the Cleveland Police 
Department. Commander Baeppler was in charge of the sixth district from 
his appointment until August 29, 1988, when he transferred and was 
assigned as Commander of the Second District. From August 29, 1988, 
until the retirement of Commander Baeppler, the Second District usually 
led the city in every measurement of importance.
  Throughout his years on the force Commander Baeppler has shown 
leadership qualities that have caused him to be pursued by the private 
sector. He has been in charge of security for a vast array of sporting 
events and concerts.
  Commander Baeppler's retirement brings a close to an exemplary thirty 
year career.
  My fellow colleagues please join me in honoring Commander Baeppler, a 
true beacon in the Cleveland community.

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