[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING NEW HAMPTON, IOWA POLICE OFFICER CHARLES LEMBKE

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
New Hampton, Iowa Police Officer Charles Lembke on the occasion of his 
retirement, and to express my appreciation for his dedication and 
commitment to protecting the citizens of his community.
  For the last 28 years, Officer Lembke has served New Hampton 
faithfully and honorably. Officer Lembke's daily courage goes above and 
beyond what we are asked of as citizens of this country. His service in 
providing safety to his community earns him respect and honor, and for 
this, I offer him my utmost respect, congratulations and thanks.
  I commend Officer Charles Lembke for his many years of loyal service 
in protecting Iowans. It is an immense honor to represent Officer 
Lembke in the United States Congress, and I wish him a long, happy, and 
healthy retirement.

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