[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE EXEMPLARY WORK OF THE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary work of 
the Pleasanton Police Department of Texas. They have shown outstanding 
dedication and commitment to the community for 53 years.
  The Police Department was founded in 1952 and the first Chief of 
Police was Joe Sanders. Since 1952 there have been eight chiefs of 
police, and today the police department is made up of 16 commissioned 
officers, 5 communications operators and 1 data entry clerk.
  The Pleasanton Police Department officers are devoted to performing 
their jobs in a professional manner while they are serving the 
community and the surrounding areas. The police department encourages 
all of its members to engage in community-building practices in order 
to provide quality service to all residents of the Pleasanton 
community.
  The Pleasanton Police Department always strives to provide the 
highest quality service, preserving human rights, lives and property, 
while achieving the goals of the department serving the city and 
community. Currently holding the position of Chief is Gary Soward and 
Assistant Chief is John Eric Rutherford.
  The men and woman of the Pleasanton Police Department are committed 
to excellence in leadership, providing progressive and proactive 
services that help to develop community partnerships and building for a 
better future.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this opportunity to recognize 
the noble service of all the officers at the Pleasanton Police 
Department.

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