[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E37-E38]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN KEVIN SHAUGHNESSY

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2004

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain Kevin 
Shaughnessy, who is retiring from the Illinois State Police after 25 
years of service.
  Captain Shaughnessy entered the Illinois State Police Academy in June 
of 1978 and was assigned to the Division of Criminal Investigations, 
Financial Fraud, and Forgery Unit. In 1988, he was promoted to Master 
Sergeant and became the Squad Supervisor of the Financial Fraud and 
Forger Unit. From 1986 to 1993, Captain Shaughnessy achieved many 
successes in his career. He was responsible for coordination and 
supervision of a multi-agency Fugitive Investigation Strike Team 
consisting of personnel from the Cook County Sheriff's Police and 
United States Marshall's Service. The Captain was also responsible for 
the implementation and administration of a 600,000 grant to investigate 
welfare fraud in Illinois. Under his supervision, the ISP Firearms/
Fugitive Task Force successfully executed ten major round-ups of 
firearm fugitives. In 1995, Kevin was promoted to Lieutenant and 
assigned to the District Chicago as Commander of the South Suburban 
Major Crimes

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Task Force. In 1999, Kevin was promoted to Captain and named Commander 
of District 5 Joliet.
  Captain Shaughnessy has received many decorations during his career 
including the Illinois State Police Director's Award of Honor and the 
Director's Award of Merit. In 2002, the Captain received the M.A.D.D. 
Officer of the year for Will County. During his career, Captain 
Shaughnessy has instructed over 3,000 Law Enforcement Officers on a 
variety of topics.
  Captain Shaughnessy and his wife, Colleen are the proud parents of 
three children, Ryan, Kelly and Mary Beth. Friends of the Captain say 
he is an avid golfer and can often be found on his favorite golf 
course.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge this body to identify and recognize other persons 
in their own districts whose actions have so greatly benefitted and 
strengthened America's families and communities.

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