[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 85 (Friday, June 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO THOMAS H. ACKERMAN

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Thomas H. 
Ackerman, a native of East Lansing, MI and member of the Office of the 
Inspector General of the United States Department of Agriculture.
  Mr. Ackerman boasts a proud history of service in the field of law 
enforcement. Since 1980 he has served as a Federal Agent, Police 
Officer, and Training Academy Instructor. He has also published 
numerous books related to the field and spoken nationally and 
internationally at law enforcement training facilities and conferences, 
including the FBI National Academy and the Swedish National Police 
College.
  This month, Mr. Ackerman is being recognized at the Department of 
Agriculture's Annual Awards Ceremony. His acknowledgments include: 
interrupting a robbery, protecting the victim from serious injury, 
participating in the arrest of the suspect, and contributing to the 
safety of the community. This is the second time that he has been 
honored by the Department; in 2002 he was acknowledged for his work as 
part of the Bil Mar Foods, Incorporated, Investigation and Prosecution 
Team for promoting health by providing access to safe, affordable, and 
nutritious food.
  Mr. Speaker, Thomas H. Ackerman has been a hard-working, committed 
member of the community. He has dedicated his life to the protection of 
others, and has used his wealth of experience to help people eager to 
begin their careers in law enforcement. I would like to ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Ackerman for his heroism and 
thanking him for his service to America.

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