[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CINDY CREAMER

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2006

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Col. Cindy 
Creamer, a thirty-year veteran of the City of Takoma Park Police 
Department, on the occasion of her retirement. As an officer and police 
chief, Col. Creamer has worked tirelessly over the past three decades 
to ensure the safety and security of Takoma Park residents, and her 
dedication to this vital task deserves our sincere gratitude and 
appreciation.
  Sworn in as a police officer on her 21st birthday, Chief Creamer 
served in every division of the Takoma Park Police Department. She 
began her career as a Communications Dispatcher in 1976, then went on 
to serve in and eventually command both the patrol and criminal 
investigation divisions. Chief Creamer was selected as Officer of the 
Year in 1980 while serving as a patrol officer, and she received the 
honor again in 1990 for her criminal investigating skills. As the first 
female sergeant and lieutenant in the agency, she received numerous 
other honors, including Supervisor of the Year.
  Chief Creamer has served the residents of the City of Takoma Park and 
Montgomery County with dedication and commitment. She has made a 
difference in the quality of life throughout our county. Although she 
is retiring from active duty on the Takoma Park police force, I am 
delighted that Chief Creamer will continue to serve our community as 
deputy chief for patrol at the WSSC Police Department. I am confident 
that her many years of active experience will ensure her success in 
this role.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to represent Chief Cindy Creamer in the 
U.S. Congress and to extend my congratulations and thanks to her for 
her service to our community.

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