[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1369]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF LT. RON HAUGSDAHL

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lt. Ron Haugsdahl 
of the Fairfax County Police Department. Lieutenant Haugsdahl has 
helped lead the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force and has 
personally supervised the evolution of the task force from its 
beginning to today's nationally recognized unit dedicated to fighting 
gangs and crime. His tireless efforts coordinating the 15 participating 
agencies have led to marked achievements in the fight against violent 
gangs in northern Virginia.
  Lieutenant Haugsdahl has served in the Fairfax County Police 
Department since 1993, and previously served in the city of Falls 
Church Police Department from 1986 to 1993 as well as in the U.S. Army 
as a military police officer from 1983 to 1986. Over his many years in 
law enforcement, Lieutenant Haugdahl's duties have included patrol 
sergeant, gang detective, criminal investigator, and firearms 
instructor, in addition to his more recent leadership role with the 
task force.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to acknowledge today this fine public 
servant devoted to upholding the law and protecting the residents of 
northern Virginia. His service is greatly appreciated.

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