[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E636]
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                         HONORING EUGENE BRUNS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today on behalf of the 
wonderful men and women of the Michigan State Police. Day after day, 
these brave people work to maintain safe streets for our children to 
live and play. On April 10, the Michigan State Police will recognize 
one of their own, as they gather to celebrate the retirement of 
Sergeant Eugene Herbert Bruns from State Police Lapeer Post #38.
  Eugene Bruns was born in 1940 in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and graduated 
from Frankenmuth High in 1958. On March 9, 1964, Eugene enlisted in the 
Michigan State Police. He completed his requirements within 8 weeks and 
began his career at Warren Post #24. He was reassigned to East Lansing 
Post #11 in 1966, where he served as 1st District Recruiter. In March 
of 1972, Eugene was promoted to Detective Sergeant of Lapeer Post #38, 
serving the entire Thumb area of the state. He remained at the Post, 
accepting an assignment as Desk Sergeant in 1981, and has served there 
ever since.
  During his 35-year tenure with the State Police, Eugene was the well-
deserving recipient of numerous honors and citations, and his actions 
have benefited law enforcement officials from all over the country. In 
1968, he was awarded for Meritorious Service for his work on a check 
fraud complaint that resulted in several arrests in Texas. A 1974 
narcotics case recovered thousands of dollars of property, firearms, 
and drugs. And in 1978, a simple discovery of a stolen snowmobile led 
to the uncovering of a three state criminal ring. For his diligent work 
over the course of several decades, Lapper Post #38 recognized Eugene 
in 1994 as Trooper of the Year.
  In addition to being a member of the Michigan State Police Troopers 
Association, Eugene has become a vital part of the Lapeer community, as 
shown by his work with the Lions Club and Kiwanis Club of Lapeer. He 
has also expressed his dedication to his fellow Troopers by serving 
three two-year terms on the State Police Hardship Fund Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Congress, I consider it my duty and my 
privilege to protect and defend human dignity and the quality of life 
for our citizens. I am extremely grateful to have a person like Eugene 
Bruns who shares these beliefs, and has made it his life's work to see 
this task achieved. I ask my colleagues in the 106th Congress to please 
join me in congratulating Eugene, and wishing him the very best in his 
retirement.

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