[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS POLICE CHIEF RICHARD W. UNGER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to today in honor and recognition 
of Police Chief Richard W. Unger, upon the occasion of his recent 
retirement from the Cuyahoga Heights Police Department, after twenty-
seven years of dedication to the force and honor of the badge.
  Chief Unger grew up in Cuyahoga Heights, and committed his entire law 
enforcement career to protecting the safety of the residents of his 
hometown. He joined the Cuyahoga Heights police department in 1976. 
Within ten years, Chief Unger was promoted to Lieutenant, then Captain. 
During that time, he also served as the Juvenile Officer, and was one 
of the original members of the Cuyahoga Valley SWAT team.
  In 1992, at the youthful age of thirty-nine, Mr. Unger was promoted 
to the position of Police Chief. Chief Unger's total dedication to his 
profession was also reflected in his pursuit of additional law 
enforcement education and training. Throughout his law enforcement 
tenure, Chief Unger regularly attended workshops, classes and seminars 
to bolster his experience and knowledge. In addition, Chief Unger has 
been a member of many safety force commissions and boards, and has been 
awarded numerous awards and commendations for his exceptional work.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and celebration 
of Cuyahoga Heights Police Chief Richard W. Unger, as we reflect on the 
past twenty-seven years of his significant service to the citizens of 
Cuyahoga Heights. Chief Unger's easy-going nature, integrity, 
expertise, and focus on protecting his constituents in Cuyahoga Heights 
have all served to raise the grade safety operations in Cuyahoga 
Heights to an exceptional level. Chief Unger has been an outstanding 
role model for his four children, grandchildren, and for every resident 
of Cuyahoga Heights. Chief Unger's exceptional service, focused on the 
welfare and safety of families and individuals, is truly significant 
and worthy of our gratitude and recognition. We wish Chief Unger, his 
wife Katherine, and his entire family many blessings and great 
happiness in his retirement. We also wish him many wonderful cloudless 
summer days of smooth sailing and great fishing along the waves of Lake 
Erie--Port outboard, Starboard home.

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