[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 59 (Friday, May 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT WILLIAM D. RISEN

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2002

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
made by Lieutenant William D. Risen to the Monterey Park Police 
Department. After 30 years of dedicated service, Lieutenant Risen will 
retire on May 10, 2002.
  A native of Monterey Park, Lieutenant Risen's commitment to his 
community characterizes his career. After receiving his Associate 
degree from East Los Angeles College, Lieutenant Risen served in the 
United States Army from 1970 to 1972. While in the Army, he earned 
several medals including the distinguished National Defense Service 
Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After being honorably discharged, he 
returned to Monterey Park and joined the Monterey Park Police 
Department.
  While at the police department, he was one of the police department's 
first K-9 officers. Lieutenant Risen and his trusted K-9 partner, 
Xello, worked side by side to arrest numerous felony suspects. 
Lieutenant Risen was part of the Investigations Bureau where his 
excellent investigator skills and strong work ethic earned him his 
appointment as Investigations Bureau Commander. As a Commander, he 
trained and mentored many of the police department's investigators.
  Lieutenant Risen also supervised the Asian Gangs and Narcotics Task 
Force. It was in this capacity that his investigations and role during 
a narcotic shoot out, earned him the Distinguished Service Medal in 
1998.
  During the course of his career, he received numerous letters of 
appreciation and commendations for his work. Several of those letters 
recognized his compassion and aid to victims of violent crimes. Fellow 
law enforcement officers, friends and neighbors can all testify to his 
strength of character.
  I commend Lieutenant Risen's commitment to public service. He will be 
missed by many, but we all wish him the best in his retirement and 
thank him for his many years of service.




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