[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 85 (Friday, June 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1179]
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RECOGNIZING GARY LEE DICK FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO 
         LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AT THE TIME OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 18, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Gary Lee Dick, who is retiring as Police Captain of Clearlake, 
California. Gary's outstanding contributions and dedication to our 
community are truly appreciated.
  Gary began his career in law enforcement in Calistoga, California in 
September 1975. He then went on to work in the Petaluma Police 
Department until 1981, before moving to the Clearlake Police 
Department.
  Gary not only has an AA degree but also has graduated from the FBI 
National Academy and has earned several professional certificates. He 
spent 4 years serving our country as a member of the U.S. Army. Gary 
and his wife Patty are blessed with three daughters and two sons.
  Gary has made many contributions to the community outside his 
official duties in the police department. He served as President of the 
Rotary Club of Clearlake between 1999-2000. He also served as Chair and 
Co-chair of many projects that were completed by the Rotary Club of 
Clearlake. As a volunteer coach for little league baseball teams, Gary 
has been able to share his love of baseball with countless others. In 
his retirement he hopes to visit every major league baseball stadium.
  Mr. Speaker, Gary Lee Dick is the standard of dependability, bravery 
and hard work in our community. His commitment to our community has 
been shown time and time again. For these reasons and countless others, 
it is most appropriate that we honor him at the time of his retirement 
today.

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