[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 45 (Friday, April 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE EXEMPLARY WORK OF THE KIRBY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary 
work of the Kirby, Texas Police Department.
  The Kirby Police Department was established in 1968. At the time, it 
had only one police car, and was run by Harold Peterson, the first 
Kirby Marshal. Mr. Peterson received only $50 salary per month, and had 
to furnish his own transportation and pay his own expenses.
  The department began to grow in the 1970's, under the leadership of 
Police Chief Bill Madison. A former counterintelligence officer and San 
Antonio police sergeant, Madison expanded the staff, purchased new 
facilities, and worked with county government to modernize Kirby's 
traffic control system. He was a strong advocate for Kirby, and worked 
tirelessly to find federal and state level funding to help protect 
Kirby's growing population.
  The Kirby Police Department was one of the first to participate in 
the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), which pioneered the 
use of the breathalyzer to combat drunk driving in high-risk areas.
  Through the 1980's and up until the present day, the Kirby Police 
Department continued to grow in size and sophistication, purchasing new 
cars, radar guns, and 2 communication equipment. As it has grown, it 
has creatively used its relatively small budget to provide outstanding 
service and protection to the people of Kirby. I am pleased to have 
this opportunity to honor the men and women of the Kirby Police 
Department for over 35 years of exemplary work.

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