[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 26, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING ASSISTANT CHIEF DOUGLAS P. MacDONALD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
                               RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 26, 2003

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to join the many family, friends, and colleagues who have gathered to 
celebrate the retirement of one of our community's most outstanding 
citizens and my dear friend--Assistant Chief Douglas P. MacDonald. Doug 
has devoted over thirty years of dedicated service to the City of New 
Haven and its residents, for which we extend our deepest thanks and 
appreciation.
  As a thirty-one year veteran of the New Haven Department of Police 
Service, Doug is a tremendous example of what it is to be a law 
enforcement official. Throughout his career, Doug has worked hard to 
ensure the safety and security of our families. Since he first joined 
the Department in 1972, he has held the ranks of Detective, Sergeant, 
and Lieutenant. Appointed Assistant Chief six years ago, Doug has 
served in various positions including District Manager, Supervisor of 
the Hostage Negotiation Unit, the Narcotics Enforcement Unit, and the 
Manager of the Family Services Unit. Doug has demonstrated a unique 
commitment to public service--leaving a legacy that many will strive to 
match.
  Perhaps even more telling of his commitment has been his work with 
the Yale Child Study Center in the development of the Child 
Development--Community Policing Program. This collaboration between the 
Yale Child Study Center and the New Haven Police Department gave birth 
to what has become a national model for addressing the needs of 
children exposed to violence. Doug has been locally and nationally 
recognized as an advocate for youth and the need for government, 
municipal agencies, and community organizations to work together to 
address the issues of youth violence. His work has made a real 
difference in the lives of thousands of children across the country.
  I consider myself fortunate to have been able to work so closely with 
Doug--especially on issues concerning children and youth violence. Doug 
has been a source of inspiration to me and many others throughout the 
community. It is rare that you find an individual who demonstrates such 
dedication to our most vulnerable citizens. His experience, knowledge, 
and generosity has been an invaluable asset to both myself and my staff 
and for that I am truly grateful.
  His retirement marks the end of a proud and respected career--a 
standard to which many will be held in the future. Community leader, 
advocate, and public servant, I am honored to call him my friend and, 
though Doug may be retiring from the New Haven Police Department, I 
will continue to look to him for his advice and counsel. His work in 
this community is far from completed. For all of his good work, I am 
proud to rise today to pay tribute to Assistant Chief Douglas MacDonald 
and to extend my very best wishes to him and his family for many more 
years of health and happiness.

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