[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN WALPOLE

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 26, 2001

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to join with 
my friend and colleague, Congressman Mike Honda of the 15th District of 
California, in honoring a dedicated public servant. Stephen Walpole, 
Chief of Police for the Scotts Valley Police Department, will be 
retiring on July 6, 2001, bringing an end to 30 years of service to his 
community.
  Chief Walpole is a constituent of Congressman Honda, since part of 
Santa Cruz County is in his congressional district. However, Chief 
Walpole and I came to know each other well during my years serving in 
the California Assembly. His work on behalf of the residents of Scotts 
Valley is an amazing reminder of the importance of public service in 
our nation. When Chief Walpole's career began as a reserve officer in 
1970 with the Scotts Valley Police Department his potential was quickly 
realized. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1974, Lieutenant in 1979, and 
Chief of Police in 1986. Besides his focus on the community of Scotts 
Valley, Chief Walpole has also served in several County and State-wide 
positions, bringing his experience and leadership to others in law 
enforcement and government.
  Chief Walpole has also been the recipient of many awards and 
recognitions, including the Exchange Club Officer of the Year in 1973 
and 1983; the Meritorious Service Award from the Scotts Valley City 
Council in 1989 for his efforts during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 
which devastated many parts of Santa Cruz County; and was named as the 
Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 1989.
  Mr. Speaker, when he retires on July 6, 2001, Chief Walpole will be 
leaving behind a three-decade legacy of excellence and professionalism. 
It has been a pleasure for myself and Congressman Honda to work with 
him and other members of the Scotts Valley community, and it is an 
honor to be able to pay tribute to him here. We wish him well in his 
upcoming retirement, but we know that he will always remain an active 
member of the community.

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