[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 140 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     LIEUTENANT MICHAEL J. SPIRITO

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2007

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant Michael 
J. Spirito for his long-time service to the Tredyffrin Township Police 
Department and surrounding communities.
  Lieutenant Spirito began his career in law enforcement as a police 
officer in West Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania in 
March 1972. On his way to the Tredyffrin Township Police Department, 
Lt. Spirito served four years with the West Chester Borough Police 
Department. Lt. Spirito joined the Tredyffrin Township Police in August 
1977 and has been a proud member of that force from that day on.
  Lt. Spirito is a graduate of Newman College and is also a graduate of 
the 253rd session of the National Academy of the FBI. Born in Brooklyn, 
New York and raised in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, giving back to 
the community has always been a priority with Lt. Spirito. In addition 
to his service as a police officer, Lt. Spirito volunteered his 
services to the Aston Fire Company. In his spare time, Lt. Spirito is 
an avid pilot and a technology expert.
  His leadership will be missed at the Tredyffrin Township Police 
Department, however I expect the entire County of Chester to benefit by 
his recent appointment as Deputy Director of Computer Services with the 
Chester County Government Services Department.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring 
Lieutenant Michael J. Spirito for his exemplary and dedicated service 
to the Tredyffrin Township Police Department and citizens it serves. 
His commitment and energy to make his community a better place is an 
example for all citizens to follow.

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