[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 73 (Thursday, May 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E962]
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 HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION OF 
                                MICHIGAN

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to acknowledge and celebrate 
the 25th Anniversary of the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan 
(DSAM). Over the past 25 years, DSAM has been dedicated to improving 
public safety in Michigan and improving the quality of life for all 
Michiganders.
  Since its inception in 1978, DSAM has grown to include thousands of 
members from most of Michigan's 83 counties. The men and women of DSAM 
volunteer their time to ensure that the concerns of Michigan's Sheriff 
Departments are heard by their elected officials. DSAM has worked to 
ensure the enactment of sound law enforcement and correction 
legislation, making Michigan a safer place to live.
  DSAM goes above and beyond representing the Sheriff Departments of 
Michigan. By ensuring law enforcement has a voice on public safety 
legislation, DSAM has a direct impact on all of Michigan's people.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in congratulating the Deputy 
Sheriff's Association of Michigan on 25 years of continued dedication 
to ensure the public safety of Michigan.

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