[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 33 (Thursday, February 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CHIEF I. D. SMITH FOR 16 YEARS OF SERVICE AT THE SEAGOVILLE 
                           POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2008

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize an 
outstanding citizen and public servant, Chief I. D. Smith, in honor of 
his retirement from 16 years of service with the Seagoville Police 
Department.
  In 1971, Chief Smith began his law enforcement career as an officer 
with the West Tawakoni Police Department. Before coming to Seagoville, 
Chief Smith gained experience serving as a Deputy Chief, Captain, 
Investigator, and finally Chief for five different police departments.
  Chief Smith will be remembered for bringing the police department 
into the 21st century by improving hiring standards and overseeing the 
implementation of contemporary law enforcement methods and technology. 
In addition, he achieved the always difficult, but highly admired, task 
of providing quality service and protection on a lean budget.
  In addition to faithfully serving his community, Chief Smith is a 
husband to Shirley and proud father and grandfather.
  I've been told that Chief Smith plans to spend a lot of time playing 
golf and fishing in retirement. I hope that he hits all the greens in 
regulation and that his livewell is always full.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth District of Texas, I am honored 
to recognize Chief I. D. Smith for his courage in protecting and 
serving the citizens of Seagoville.

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