[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 85 (Thursday, May 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO DETECTIVE SERGEANT JAY POUPARD

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                          HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2008

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, it is my special privilege to recognize 
Detective Sergeant Jay Poupard on receiving the 2008 Attorney General 
Special Commendation Award. It is with great admiration and pride that 
I congratulate Detective Sergeant Poupard on behalf of all of those who 
have benefited from his dedicated service to Charlotte, Michigan and 
his proven ability to protect the lives of its citizens.
  Detective Sergeant Poupard is a member of the Michigan Internet 
Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The ICAC Task Force is a 
nationwide program designed to assist state and local law enforcement 
agencies increase their capability to investigate offenders who use the 
Internet or other computer technology to sexually exploit children. The 
program is made up of 59 regional Task Force agencies and is funded by 
the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and 
Delinquency Prevention.
  The fast, shrewd action of Detective Sergeant Poupard and Detective 
Spence of Florida and the effective information exchange-between the 
ICAC Task Forces directly saved the life of an 8-year-old child. 
Detective Sergeant Poupard's skillful work and sharp sense of awareness 
also prevented further manufacture and distribution of child 
pornographic images. As a model to officers across the country, 
Detective Sergeant Poupard continues to carry out his duty to protect 
Michigan and the United States.
  The 2008 Attorney General Special Commendation Award was presented to 
Detective Sergeant Jay Poupard of Charlotte, Michigan for his 
extraordinary work which saved the life of a young child. His superior 
performance is worthy of this honor and indicative of his continued 
commitment to high standards and thorough investigative work.
  Madam Speaker, today I honor Detective Sergeant Jay Poupard for his 
esteemed service to the Charlotte community. May others know of my high 
regard for his outstanding performance and dedication to protecting our 
children, as well as my best wishes for Detective Sergeant Poupard in 
the future.

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