[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO MR. ED WYNN OF NAPA, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2006

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Napa 
County Chief Investigator Ed Wynn of Napa, California as he retires 
after 35 years of distinguished public service.
  A California native, Ed was born in Berkeley to parents Dick and 
Katherine Wynn. Ed graduated from Napa High School in 1967 and earned 
his Bachelor of Arts degree from Golden Gate University in 1977.
  Mr. Speaker, Ed's brutal honesty, strong leadership and commitment to 
doing the right thing have made him indispensable to protecting the 
residents of Napa County. While earning his degree, Ed was hired by the 
Napa County Sheriff's Office in September of 1970 to serve as a Deputy 
Sheriff and head the Napa County jail. After 15 years of increasing 
responsibilities, Ed was promoted to Chief Investigator in 1995. Over 
the last 10 years, he has been a leader and a mentor within his 
division and throughout the entire District Attorney's office.
  Ed has also been a leader in our community by dedicating his time to 
numerous organizations, including Native Sons of the Golden West, Moose 
Lodge, Legions of Valor Association and the Navy League Association. He 
has also served as a basketball coach for St. John's Middle School and 
the Napa County Recreational Youth League.
  Mr. Speaker, as any of his friends or colleagues will tell you, Ed is 
a man of integrity, justice and honor. One of Ed's most discernible 
characteristics is his love for our country. He is a true American 
hero. Shortly after Ed graduated from high school in 1967, he enlisted 
in the Marines. That same year Ed was deployed to Vietnam. During his 
tour, Ed fought valiantly for our country. He courageously risked his 
own life to save the lives of others and was nearly killed on three 
separate occasions. In recognition of his bravery, Ed was awarded three 
purple hearts, the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat ``V'', the Bronze 
Star Medal with Combat ``V'' and the Navy Cross, the nation's second 
highest honor.
  I believe I speak on behalf of Ed's wife, Joyce, his children Dan, 
Mike, Jim, Holly and his three grandchildren Mathew, Tyson and Madison 
when I say we are all extremely proud of him.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that we take this time to thank and 
honor Ed Wynn for his unwavering dedication to Napa County and to our 
country. On behalf of the entire United States Congress and our 
grateful nation, I wish Ed the best in all his future endeavors.

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