[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 49 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E455]
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                 RECOGNIZING OFFICER PAUL JUSTIN COFFEE

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2008

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Officer Paul Justin Coffee for being named the 2007 Police 
Officer of the Year by the Euless Police Department.
  Officer Justin Coffee has been with the Euless Police Department 
since March 2005. Prior to serving and protecting the Euless community, 
Officer Coffee was a police officer in Bedford, Texas for seven years. 
He holds an Advanced Peace Officer certification from the great state 
of Texas.
  Officer Justin Coffee, a native Texan, graduated from L.D. Bell High 
School and attended Tarrant County College. His father is a police 
sergeant in Hurst, Texas and his brother is a police officer in 
Bedford, Texas. Officer Coffee is married to Sarah and they have three 
children.
  During Officer Coffee's distinguished career in the Euless Police 
Department, he has received seven commendations, was nominated for the 
2006 Rookie of the Year, and was selected as one of six Field Training 
Officers for the department. He consistently maintains a high level of 
competency and has gained much respect among his fellow police 
officers.
  It is with great honor that I recognize Officer Paul Justin Coffee 
for his dedication and outstanding service to the Euless Police 
Department and the City of Euless, Texas. I applaud his numerous 
achievements and wish him continued success in his service. I am proud 
to represent Officer Coffee in the 24th District of Texas.

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