[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 177 (Thursday, November 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2445]
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                     HONORING CHIEF JOHN KAZLAUSKAS

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Owensboro, KY, Police Chief John Kazlauskas, retiring later this month 
after 40 years of service to the Owensboro community.
  Chief Kazlauskas first joined the Owensboro Police Department in 
1966. During his tenure, he has served in or supervised every division 
within the department. He first supervised patrol officers as captain 
beginning in 1983. He was appointed chief in 2002.
  Chief Kazlauskas has compiled a long list of important 
accomplishments during his four decades of service including the 
development of the evidence collection unit in 1973 and the polygraph 
unit in 1981. During his 5 years as chief, he has worked to modernize 
equipment for the bomb squad and emergency response teams and oversaw 
efforts to install mobile data terminals in police vehicles. He also 
worked to improve administrative efficiency by implementing an 
electronic records management system.
  Chief Kazlauskas has made a strong effort to involve the entire 
Owensboro community in crime prevention activities, creating a Citizens 
Advisory Panel, initiating a Crime Stoppers program, and creating a new 
public information officer position. These initiatives have been 
tremendously successful in fighting and preventing local crime.
  It is my privilege to honor Chief John Kazlauskas today before the 
entire U.S. House of Representatives for his long and successful career 
in law enforcement. He has made an indelible difference to the safety 
and quality of life in his community. On behalf of the tens of 
thousands of people who live and work in Owensboro, KY, I wish Chief 
Kazlauskas happiness and good health in his retirement.

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