[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 10, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING POLICE CHIEF RICHARD POLZIN OF RACINE, WI

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                             HON. PAUL RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2000

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a dedicated public 
servant and an accomplished law enforcement official. After 36 years of 
unwavering service to the city of Racine, WI, Police Chief Richard 
Polzin will retire on May 13, 2000.
  Chief Polzin joined the Racine Police Department in 1964 and served 
in numerous capacities and was continually promoted to elevated 
positions until he was chosen in 1992 to head the entire department.
  Chief Polzin has presided over much change in the department during 
his tenure. His focus on community policing and outreach is largely 
credited with the dramatic decreases in crime rates in Racine. He is a 
man that has earned great respect from those who have served with him 
and from the residents of Racine for whom he has dedicated his life.
  On a personal note, Chief Polzin has served as a valuable resource 
for me in representing the people of the first district. Throughout his 
career he has had an open door policy and has participated in public 
events to further his involvement with those he has served. He has done 
so not for glory or praise, but rather to better serve as an effective 
and appreciated officer of the law.
  Chief Polzin has maintained a unique personal sense of decency and 
common sense that has carried over to his professional career. It is 
with great sadness that the community bids him farewell.
  I wish Chief Polzin and his family the best of success in the future 
and thank him for his 36 years of dedicated service.

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