[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1148]
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               IN HONOR OF POLICE CHIEF DOMINIC V. MEUTI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2001

  Mr. KUCHINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Police Chief 
Dominic V. Meuti who is celebrating his retirement from the police 
force after 50 years with the Bedford Heights' Police Department.
  Police Chief Meuti has a long and distinguished career with the City 
of Bedford Heights and is believed to be the longest-serving active 
police chief in the country. Mr. Meuti began his service in 1951 as a 
21 year old mechanic. Earning just $1.25 an hour, he accepted the 
position after only a few months of police work under his belt.
  As chief, Mr. Meuti performed countless jobs to make sure the city 
ran smoothly. In the winter, he acted as the Service Department, and 
plowed the snow using his beat-up Chevy. In the summer, he patrolled 
the tiny village in his own car. Chief Meuti's dedication to his job 
was displayed with the countless hours of work he performed. During his 
tenure, the community has grown to over 11,000, and the force has 
expanded to 38 full-time officers.
  Police Chief Meuti's life, however, is not consumed with the police 
force. His office is filled with family photographs and he remains 
extremely active in his local community. His kind spirit and warm smile 
attract people to him. He has served his community selflessly for 50 
years and is an inspiration to many.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring a great man on his 
retirement. For 50 years, Police Chief Dominic V. Meuti has dedicated 
his life to public service. His love and dedication to his community 
will be greatly missed.

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