[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 90 (Thursday, June 30, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S7813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  CONGRATULATING OFFICER DUANE HARPER

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I rise to congratulate 
Officer Duane Harper of Owensboro, KY. Officer Harper was recently 
awarded the Owensboro Police Department's citation for officer of the 
year.
  Officer Harper, a vehicle crash reconstructionist, is a 14-year 
veteran with an eye for detail and a steady, meticulous investigative 
technique. As a reconstructionist, Harper is called on to conduct 
investigations not only for his department, but others as well. Chief 
John Kazlauskas describes Harper as committed to conducting his 
investigations thoroughly and professionally.
  The officer of the year award is given annually to an officer 
selected solely by the Chief of Police based on performance and merit. 
Officer Harper was also the recipient of the Chief's Award, the 
department's second highest honor.
  It is very important to have members of our law enforcement dedicated 
to the safety and well being of our communities. I am very proud to 
have Officer Harper as a member of local law enforcement in Kentucky. I 
heartily applaud his hard work and commitment to serving his community.
  I hope that you will join me today in both recognizing and 
congratulating Officer Harper in his achievement. He serves as an 
example to the rest of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I wish him 
continued success in the future.

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