[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 58 (Thursday, May 9, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION THE RETIREMENT OF INSPECTOR FREDERICH A. GREENSLATE

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I ask that the Senate join me today 
in acknowledging the retirement of Inspector Frederich A Greenslate of 
West Bloomfield, MI, who retired on April 27th of this year after 
serving in the Michigan State Police for 41 years. Mr. Greenslate is 
one of the longest serving officers in departmental history and people 
will be gathering on May 17th to celebrate his distinguished career.
  I cannot overstate the debt we owe our men and women in uniform for 
putting their lives on the line as guardians of peace. Every day they 
protect the people of our great Nation and keep our cities safe. 
Frederich Greenslate has been part of this great tradition of service, 
dedication and honor.
  Mr. Greenslate joined the Michigan State Police in 1961 after 
receiving an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from Macomb 
Community College. Originally posted as a Trooper at the Newaygo Post, 
he moved up the ranks and concluded his career as an Assistant District 
Commander in the 2nd District Headquarters. Over this period, he 
received four Meritorious Citations for service above the call of duty 
as well as an Unit Citation. He also assisted with several events of 
national and international significance including the visit of Pope 
John Paul II to Detroit, Super Bowl XVI, United States Cup Soccer, 
World Cup Soccer, The Detroit Grand Prix, and the National Governors' 
Conference.
  Despite the long hours and stressful atmosphere associated with being 
a police officer, Mr. Greenslate has been devoted husband to his wife 
Susan and father of six children: Adam, Bethany, Douglas, Jason, 
Jeffrey, and Melanie. In addition, his children have blessed him with 
three grandchildren, Jack, Joe, and Connor. He is also a member of the 
South-East, Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, and St. Clair 
County Police Chief's Associations.
  Our Nation's public servants play a vital role in preserving the 
public good. However, few public servants do more to ensure our 
Nation's peace and stability than our police officers. I know my Senate 
Colleagues will join me in thanking Mr. Greenslate for his 
distinguished career as a Michigan State Trooper and wish him well in 
the years ahead.

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