[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 49 (Thursday, April 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING SERGEANT PHILLIP THICK

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to rise and pay tribute 
to the men and women of the Lapeer County, Michigan, Sheriff's 
Department. These brave men and women constantly and diligently work to 
improve and defend the quality of human life. On May 11, the Department 
will honor one of its own, as friends, family, and colleagues will 
gather to celebrate the retirement of Sgt. Phillip Thick after more 
than 30 years of service.
  Phillip Thick was born in my hometown of Flint in 1949. His family 
moved to Lapeer, where he graduated from Lapeer High School in 1967. 
From there, Phillip went on and graduated from the police academy, and 
later attended and graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico.
  Phillip has enjoyed a tremendous career in Lapeer County. From his 
beginnings as a police cadet, he became a Detective/Sergeant in 1970, 
and has maintained this position throughout his career. During this 
time he became qualified as an expert in fingerprint identification, 
fire scene investigation, traffic investigation, photography, and 
drowned body recovery. He became a Deputy Medical Examiner and was 
state certified as an AFIS Operator last year. In 1995, Sgt. Thick was 
honored by his peer as Deputy of the Year.
  Sgt. Thick's contributions outside the police force are just as 
significant. In addition to being a member of the FBI National Academy 
Associates, he is a member of the AFIS Internet Association, and the 
Lapeer Masonic Lodge. His experience as a photographer has allowed him 
to become a member of Wedding and Portrait Photographers International.
  Mr. Speaker, I am exceptionally proud to have a person in my district 
like Sergeant Phillip Thick. It takes a special kind of person to 
patrol our streets and ensure our citizens' safety, and thanks to his 
dedication and commitment to justice, Lapeer County is a better place. 
I would also like to recognize Phillip's wife, Christina Lisa, and his 
children Matthew and Amanda. I ask my colleagues in the 107th Congress 
to join me in congratulating Phillip and wishing him the best in his 
future endeavors.

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