[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 30 (Monday, March 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E435]
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                       HONORING MICHAEL MAYBERRY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2005

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael Mayberry, 
Chief of Police in Henderson, Nevada. Chief Mayberry is retiring from 
the force after 30 years of dedicated service. He graduated from UNLV 
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Chief Mayberry also 
graduated from the 180th session of the FBI National Academy and the 
29th session of the Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar in 
Quantico, Virginia.
  Chief Mayberry began his career with the Henderson Police Department 
in 1976 as a reserve officer. In 1978 he was hired as a full time 
patrol officer and has had numerous assignments since that time. He has 
been a field training officer, detective, investigations division 
commander and support division commander. Chief Mayberry was named 
acting police chief in August 1999 and appointed police chief on May 2, 
2000.
  Southern Nevada is a well known tourist destination which is visited 
by millions of people throughout the world. This creates a unique 
security environment which requires unique and capable police officers. 
Mike's proven leadership during these difficult times goes a long way 
to explain why he truly deserved the title Chief of Police.
  Under Chief Mayberry's tenure, the Henderson Police Department has 
become the most technologically advanced police department in the 
United States. On March 23, 2002, the Commission on Accreditation for 
Law Enforcement Agencies, CALEA, accredited the department for its 
professional excellence.
  Mike, I wish you all the best. It was a privilege to work with you 
during those years where our services overlapped. However it is a 
greater privilege to call you my friend.
  Mr. Speaker, Chief Michael Mayberry is a dedicated officer who has 
worked diligently for the Henderson community. I ask my fellow 
colleagues to stand with me today and honor all police officers across 
the country, like Chief Mayberry, who have dedicated so many years to 
building a better community, which in turn contributes to a better 
Nation.

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