[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E671-E672]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING NORMAN MOORHEAD

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 22, 2008

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor the extraordinary achievements of Mr. Norman Moorhead. Mr. 
Moorhead is being recognized by the Newtown Township Police Department, 
honoring his retirement from the force after 40 years of hard work and 
dedication to his community.
  A longtime resident of Bucks County, Mr. Moorhead began his 
exceptional service to others in 1963. After graduating from Council 
Rock High School, Mr. Moorhead enlisted in the Air Force and began 
basic training that following September. During his time in the United 
States Air Force. Mr. Moorhead was trained as a Power Production 
Specialist. He used his specialized skills and knowledge and served for 
18 months as part of a Vietnam support base in Okinawa, Japan.
  Mr. Moorhead was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1967. 
After, he returned to Bucks County he continued his work on behalf of 
our community. Mr. Moorhead joined the Newtown Township Police 
Department in 1968, beginning his decades-long commitment to improving 
the safety of Bucks County. Over the years, Mr. Moorhead established 
himself as an outstanding public servant, undertaking various special 
tasks necessary to keep the police department running.
  Years later, as a sergeant for the Newtown Township Police, lie 
worked to establish the Newtown Youth Aid Panel. The Youth Aid Panel is 
a volunteer organization established to help police officers with 
juvenile offenders and other related problems. In 1989, Mr. Moorhead 
was promoted to Captain and, in addition to his other responsibilities, 
he undertook the duties of planning various special events in Newtown, 
such as First Night. First Fourth, and local parades.
  As his outstanding work and achievements show. Norman Moorhead 
dedicated his life to helping those in his community and beyond. 
Through his extensive efforts. Mr. Moorhead

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has worked hard to make Bucks County a safer place. Madam Speaker, I am 
proud to recognize Mr. Moorhead for his extraordinary accomplishments 
and outstanding service to his community.

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