[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1906]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF LARRY LEWIS WHO RETIRES AFTER 35 YEARS OF 
    DEDICATED AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Larry Lewis of 
the Alhambra Police Department. Chief Lewis is a 35-year veteran of 
California Law Enforcement having served in five municipal police 
agencies. Chief Lewis began his distinguished career as a police cadet 
in West Covina, CA.
  As the police chief for Alhambra, Larry Lewis has been an exemplary 
leader in working with his department to strengthen its application of 
the community policing philosophy as well as the department's 
commitment to ethical and professional behavior. He has instituted 
effective review procedures of police use of force and vehicle pursuits 
and introduced less lethal weapons and in-vehicle camera systems into 
department operations. In 2003, as a result of Chief Lewis' efforts, 
the department replaced its aging information technology system 
resulting in a new records management and computer aided dispatch 
system, mobile data computers in police vehicles, and mapping system as 
well as improved crime analysis abilities.
  An active member of the community, Larry Lewis has served on several 
professional boards as well as community service associations such as 
Rotary International and the YMCA. He has taught and lectured on topics 
of police use of force, sexual harassment prevention, supervision, 
executive leadership and community policing. In addition, Chief Lewis 
served as the 2002 president of the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs 
Association, representing 46 municipal law enforcement agencies in the 
county.
  Chief Lewis received a bachelor of arts degree in political science 
and masters in public administration from California State University, 
Fullerton as well as a masters of science degree in management from Cal 
Poly University, Pomona. He is a graduate of the POST Command College, 
returning as a presenter during class orientations.
  Known for his charisma and sense of humor, Chief Lewis is a popular 
master of ceremonies for various community and charity events.
  Chief Lewis celebrates 32 years of marriage to his wife, Irene in 
2004. They enjoy family outings with their son, Steve, and daughter-in-
law, Penny.
  I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in congratulating 
Alhambra Police Chief Larry Lewis on an impressive and long spanning 
career in law enforcement.

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