[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 65 (Tuesday, May 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E803-E804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN JIM JENNINGS FOR HIS 35 YEARS OF SERVICE TO 
                     THE CONCORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2004

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Captain Jim 
Jennings, who is retiring from the city of Concord Police Department 
after 35 years of serving the residents of Concord as well as the 
larger community.
  Captain Jennings was born in Placerville and is a life-long resident 
of California. He married his wife Jennifer in 1970 and they have spent 
34 wonderful years together.
  Captain Jennings' public service career began even before his time 
with the Concord Police Department. He served in the U.S. Army in 
Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. During his service, he received several 
commendations and medals for his work.
  Captain Jennings was hired as a patrolman with the Concord Police 
Department in May 1969. His distinguished career of public service 
includes serving on the board of directors of the Peace Offers Research 
Association of California. For 8 years, he also served as the 
organization's president.
  In 1992, he collaborated with the Contra Costa County Superior Court 
to develop a protocol that law enforcement officials could follow to 
handle weapons seized from individuals. This protocol is now followed 
by all law enforcement agencies in Contra Costa County.
  In 1994, Captain Jennings was honored for his on-the-scene help to 
prevent an individual from jumping to his death. During the following 
year, he was responsible for creating the Concord Police Department's 
Northern District Field Office. More than 1,000 individuals attended 
the Field Office's Grand Opening, demonstrating the widespread public 
support for his work.

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  For 35 years, Captain Jennings has served the Concord Police 
Department and surrounding community. His hard work has improved the 
safety of the city as well as bettered the overall quality of life for 
all members of the community. I am proud to commend him today for his 
leadership, dedication, and commitment to the people of the city of 
Concord.

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