[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 153 (Tuesday, October 28, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2147]
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                   FIRST LIEUTENANT VICTOR A. MARTIN

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 28, 2003

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today on behalf of the 
courageous men and women of the Michigan State Police. Day after day, 
these brave individuals work together to ensure safe streets for the 
citizens of Michigan. On November 9, 2003, the Michigan State Police 
will gather to celebrate the retirement of F/Lt Victor A. Martin for 26 
years of dedicated service to the force.
  Victor Martin was born September 9, 1954 in Alma, Michigan. He 
graduated from St. Louis High School in 1972. He obtained his Law 
Enforcement and Police Administration degree from Ferris State 
University in 1976. Upon completion of college, Victor was accepted 
into the Michigan State Police Training Academy. In 1977 he was 
assigned out of the 91st recruit school to Niles Post as a Trooper. For 
11\1/2\ years Victor was attached to the MSP K-9 unit as a First Dog 
Handler. He was charged with the duty of handling coverage for Governor 
conferences, Presidential and dignitary visits. In 1990 he was promoted 
to Sergeant at the Sandusky Post where he remained until 1993 when he 
was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the Flint Post as Assistant 
Post Commander. In 1998 he became the Lapeer Post F/Lt 15 (Post 
Commander) and than in 2001 was assigned to the Bay City and East Tawas 
Post where he is currently serving as F/Lt 1511 (Post Commander).
  During his career, F/Lt Martin received numerous accolades for his 
heroism. In 1979 he received the Lifesaving award. He maintained the 
status of ``Trooper of the Year'' Manistee Post from 1984-1986 and 
again for the Lansing Post from 1988-1989. He received the 1994 
Professional Excellence award for coordinating a multi-agency response 
to an incident involving the U.S. Presidential Motorcade.
  F/Lt Martin is also a faithful family man. His wife of 26 years is 
Christy. They have two wonderful sons, Chad and Kyle.
  Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Congress, I ask my colleagues in the 
108th Congress to please join me in honoring First Lieutenant Victor A. 
Martin and wishing him the very best in his retirement.

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