[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E858-E859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN CHARLES BULLOCK

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Captain Charles Bullock, 
upon the occasion of his retirement from the Houston Police Department 
(HPD). On May 21, 2002, the HPD Fondren Storefront Citizens Advisory 
Council will join his friends and family in honoring him at the 
Chancellor's Family Center located in Houston, Texas.
  Originally from the small town of Shepherd, Captain Bullock possesses 
an undying love for the State of Texas. He graduated from Allen High 
School in 1954, before receiving his undergraduate degree from the 
University of Houston. He served the Nation for four years in the 
United States Air Force before being honorably discharged. In 1959, 
Captain Bullock entered HPD's Police Academy and soon after was sworn 
in as an officer. As a result of his hard work and devotion to the city 
of Houston, Captain Bullock was promoted to the rank of Captain on 
October 9, 1976.
  Throughout his tenure at the Houston Police Department, Captain 
Bullock has maintained a stellar record, which reflects his commitment 
and dedication to serving both the Houston community and its police 
department. While working in the Emergency Communications Dispatch 
Division, he was instrumental in implementing the Computer Aided 
Dispatch (CAD) system, which has helped emergency operators respond 
efficiently to crisis situations.
  Captain Bullock's exemplary model of community activism has earned 
him the respect

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and praise of community leaders, such as Houston Mayors Lee Brown and 
Bob Lanier, former Chiefs of Police and countless community 
organizations. Captain Bullock is a community minded captain who has 
played an integral role in the revitalization of the Fondren area of 
southwest Houston. His suggestions and continuous support for the 
community's fundraising events have substantially contributed to the 
growth of the Fondren economy. Additionally, Captain Bullock's 
successful efforts to establish the Fondren Division of the HPD in 1998 
exemplifies his concern for the safety of the community, as well as his 
drive and determination to improve the quality of life in the Houston 
area.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Captain Bullock on his 43 
years of exceptional service to the Houston Police Department and 
applaud his leadership in the development and enhancement of the 
Fondren community.

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