[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 178 (Thursday, December 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2383-E2384]
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                     HONORING DAVID SAYLES ENGLISH

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                             HON. DOUG OSE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2001

  Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor David Sayles English of 
Arlington, Virginia, as he joins the Arlington County Police 
Department.
  Throughout most of his adult life, David English has devoted himself 
to the safety and protection of others. A 1989 graduate of Yorktown 
High School in Arlington, Virginia, Mr. English attended Western 
Maryland College prior to serving in the United States Army. His 
service in the military, most notably at Fort Greely, Alaska and Fort 
Detrick, Maryland, gave him a unique insight into helping his fellow 
man.
  Following his honorable discharge from the military, Mr. English put 
his medical knowledge to work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 
while earning his paramedic's license. Shortly after earning his 
license, David returned to his hometown to work as a firefighter at 
Fire Station #8 in Arlington County, Virginia. As it has been his 
lifelong dream to work in law enforcement, David joined the Arlington 
County Police Department earlier this year.
  Tomorrow morning, December 21, 2001, David Sayles English will 
graduate from the Arlington County Police Academy, officially becoming 
a Police Officer in Arlington, Virginia. He joins an illustrious group 
of men and women throughout our nation of whom I am proud. Let me 
extend my personal thanks to those who serve in uniform. If the efforts 
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our civil servants taught us anything on September 11, 2001, it is that 
this badge is a symbol of heroism and honor. I know that he will wear 
it with pride.

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