[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E84-E85]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT DIANE GARRISON

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2005

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today on behalf of the 
courageous men and women of the Michigan State Police. Day after day, 
these brave individuals work together to ensure safe streets for the 
citizens of Michigan. On Friday, January 28, the Michigan State Police 
will gather to celebrate the retirement of First Lieutenant Diane 
Garrison, after 25 years of dedicated service to the force.
  Diane Garrison enlisted with the Michigan State Police June 11, 1979, 
and graduated on September 26. During her distinguished career, she has 
been stationed at several posts, including Bay City, Lansing, Detroit, 
Brighton, Coldwater, and ultimately Flint, where she served as Post 
Commander until her retirement on December 31, 2004.

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  As a State Trooper, Diane has made it her life's work to protect and 
defend human dignity and the quality of life for our citizens. Many 
people, myself included, have greatly benefited from her experience and 
leadership. This extends to the community as well, where Diane is a 
proud member of St. James Catholic Church in Mason, and serves as a 
Kindergarten Religion Education teacher.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the accomplishments and career 
of Diane Garrison. I ask my colleagues in the 109th Congress to join me 
in congratulating her for her unwavering commitment to justice, and 
wishing her well in her retirement as well as all her future endeavors.

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