[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 90 (Wednesday, July 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1383]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING SENIOR CORPORAL ARTHUR D. BUSBY, JR.

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2006

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Senior Corporal 
Arthur Busby is a true American hero, who has proudly served the Dallas 
Police Department since 1973. His tireless devotion to the department, 
his colleagues and the people of Dallas is to be commended.
  It has been said that the ultimate measure of a person's life is the 
extent to which they made the world a better place. Arthur Busby's work 
has forever shaped the Dallas community; not only through the lives he 
has saved, but the ones he has touched.
  Senior Corporal Busby's contributions to the Dallas community cannot 
simply be measured by a time clock. His extensive involvement in 
community service includes work with the Boys Club of America, the 
Dallas Community Service Center, and the United Negro College Fund, 
just to name a few. Additionally, Senior Corporal Busby is very 
accomplished in the field of marshal arts and has extended that 
knowledge by means of instruction and assistance throughout the 
community.
  As a member of the Special Operations Tactical Section, Arthur Busby 
has been on the front lines on many perilous situations. As part of his 
duties in hostage rescue, Senior Corporal Busby has bravely rescued 
many individuals from potentially deadly situations. In 1998, Senior 
Corporal Busby played a key role in freeing a 4-month-old baby from a 
3-hour hostage standoff. His bravery and composure has made the 
difference between life and death for many citizens of Dallas.
  Throughout his 33 years with the Dallas Police Department, Senior 
Corporal Busby's commitment to law enforcement has been an inspiration 
to all of us, and has made an enormous difference to thousands of our 
fellow citizens. Upon his retirement, I wish him the best for the years 
ahead. Certainly, his impact and contributions as a police officer will 
not be forgotten.

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