[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THEODORE FLOYD: RESPECTED COMMUNITY LEADER AND DEVOTED 
                             PUBLIC SERVANT

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 16, 2006

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a dear friend, 
Detective Theodore Floyd of the Indian River Sheriff's Department.
  As a former Florida Highway Patrolman myself, I have proudly worn the 
titles ``law enforcement officer'' and ``first responder.'' But 
Theodore Floyd is more than that, because he is truly a peace officer 
who takes a broader view of his responsibilities.
  On Saturday, June 17, 2006, at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church 
in Vero Beach, Florida, a service of appreciation will be held for Mr. 
Floyd, who has had a distinguished 15-year career in law enforcement 
with the Indian River Sheriff's Department.
  Detective Floyd recently implemented crime prevention strategies in 
communities throughout Indian River County. He has built strong 
relationships with community leaders and elected officials that have 
increased the security and safety of Indian River County residents. He 
has aided in rallying county government to improve living conditions 
for the County's less fortunate.
  Detective Floyd has previously been honored by many organizations 
over his long career. He has been recognized by the Daytona Beach and 
Volusia police departments, and has been named Pastoral Law Enforcement 
Man of the Year.
  Mr. Floyd is an active member of many community-based organizations, 
including the Progressive Civic League, the local NAACP, Habitat for 
Humanity, the Treasure Coast Business League, and the Gifford Activity 
Center, among many others.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join the Pastor's Association, Indian 
River County Sheriff Roy Raymond, Indian River County Commissioner Gary 
Wheeler and Vero Beach City Commissioner Bob Solari in honoring 
Detective Floyd for his incredible dedication and service, both on-duty 
and off.
  As a dear friend of Teddy's, I take pride in his distinguished 
career. As a public servant myself, I admire what he has been able to 
achieve.

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