[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E6]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MS. DELSA BUSH AS THE NEW CHIEF OF POLICE OF WEST PALM 
                             BEACH, FLORIDA

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 20, 2004

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
recent promotion of Ms. Delsa Bush as the new police chief of West Palm 
Beach, Florida. Chief Bush is the first African American and first 
woman to serve in this prestigious and demanding position.
  Through honesty, hard work and determination, Chief Bush has risen 
from a childhood of poverty in the Mississippi Delta to a very 
prominent position in the criminal justice field. Though others might 
have given up when faced with the many challenges she has had to 
overcome, Delsa Bush never took her eyes off of her goal. As a result 
of her strong will and optimistic attitude, she graduated college, 
continued on to receive her Master's degree and is currently pursuing 
her Doctorate.
  Mr. Speaker, as previously mentioned, Chief Bush is West Palm Beach's 
first black and first female police chief, as well as one of few black 
women police chiefs in America. Courage and excellence are just two of 
many words of praise that have been used to describe this remarkable 
law enforcement professional. Delsa Bush is an excellent role model and 
someone whom we can all be proud.
  I am delighted that Chief Bush lives and works in my Congressional 
District. It is an honor and a privilege to represent such a great 
American. I say on behalf of the House of Representatives, Chief Bush, 
congratulations. You are a true hero!




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