[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF POLICE OFFICER CHARLES J. BRONSTON, JR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Police Officer Charles J. Bronston Jr., on the occasion of his 
retirement from the Bay Village Police Division that spans thirty-five 
years of dedication to the Force and honor to the Badge--Badge No 1. On 
April 8, 1968, Officer Bronston pledged his life to protecting the 
safety of others and was sworn in as Patrol Officer.
  Growing up on the North Coast solidified Officer Bronston's love for 
the great outdoors and crystallized his deep commitment to his 
community on the Bay. His outstanding work and personal dedication to 
helping others was clearly reflected throughout his tenure of service. 
Officer Bronston's great enthusiasm for life, his kind and friendly 
nature, and his immediate willingness to help others elevated him to 
the highest level and best example of what a police officer should be.
  Officer Bronston is so highly regarded within the Bay Village Police 
Division that its leaders informally judge all recruits against the 
stellar performance of Officer Bronston. Officer Bronston consistently 
went above and beyond the call of duty to protect and assist those who 
live and work in Bay Village. A true mentor, guide and friend, Officer 
Bronston's professionalism, expertise, sense of fairness, superior 
sense of humor, integrity and genuine concern for others have served to 
assist and improve numerous life situations for many people. In 
addition, his interest in protecting his community extends beyond Bay 
Village into neighboring suburbs, as is reflected in his ongoing 
membership of the first SWAT Team for the Westshore Enforcement Bureau.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, gratitude and 
recognition of Officer Charles J. Bronston upon his retirement as full-
time Police Officer with the Bay Village Police Division. His 
exceptional and courageous service on behalf of the citizens of Bay 
Village and beyond have served to lift the spirits and the lives of 
countless individuals, families within Bay Village and all along our 
western shores. We wish Officer Bronston, his wife Martha, children 
Charles III and Michael Scott and grandchildren Felicia and Cory many 
blessings of peace, health and happiness throughout his retirement. We 
also wish him many clear summer days of great fishing along the rolling 
waves, bays and shores of Lake Erie.

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