[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E37]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT DETECTIVE 
                           JOHN F. GILLESPIE

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedication of 
Detective John F. Gillespie of the Boston Police Department. Upon his 
recent retirement, I wish to praise John for his thirty-five years of 
devoted service to the city of Boston.
  John joined the Boston Police Department on October 7, 1970 and was 
first assigned to District Two in Roxbury. After more than two years of 
exemplary service, he was assigned to the Tactical Patrol Force (TPF), 
which patrolled the various neighborhoods of Boston.
  John's next assignment was to District Eleven in Dorchester, where he 
received several letters of commendation during his tenure. One in 
particular was awarded to John for his courageous apprehension of a man 
wielding a shotgun.
  In 1985, he moved to the position of Information Officer, which 
worked directly with the Boston Police Commissioners Office. After 
three years of service John was promoted to Detective and assigned to 
the Intelligence Unit, which is designated to dignitary protection. In 
this position he coordinated with Federal and State agencies in order 
to protect various heads of state as well as United States presidents.
  John Gillespie is a remarkable gentleman with a long and illustrious 
career with the Boston Police Department. John's personal integrity, 
hard work and determination illustrate the best characteristics of 
those who work to protect and serve us all.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to join with John's family, 
friends, and fellow officers on the Boston Police Department to thank 
him for his service. Additionally, I think we all would like to 
congratulate him on his much deserved retirement. I urge my colleagues 
to join me in celebrating John Gillespie's distinguished career and 
thank him for a job well done.

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