[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1382]
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 HONORING LARRY WILEY ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Sgt. Larry Wiley of 
Grayling, Michigan. Sgt. Wiley will be retiring from the Michigan State 
Police on June 28, 2008. As a former Michigan State Trooper, I have a 
special appreciation for the service of public servants like Sgt. 
Wiley, and I ask that you, Madam Speaker, and the entire U.S. House of 
Representatives, join me in paying tribute to his 26 years of service 
for the Michigan State Police.
  Sgt. Wiley is happily married to his wife, Patty. Together, they have 
raised four wonderful daughters. Law enforcement runs thick in his 
blood, as his brother, James Wiley, was also a member of the Michigan 
State Police.
  Prior to joining the Michigan State Police, Sgt. Wiley served in the 
U.S. Air Force from 1975 to 1979. While in the Air Force, Sgt. Wiley 
worked as a dog handler for the security police. After his service in 
Texas, Illinois and the Philippines, Sgt. Wiley was honorably 
discharged and moved to Michigan, where he went to work for the 
Michigan State Police in 1982.
  Since joining the department, he has served at many posts and in many 
functions in his 26 years, and his dedicated service is truly 
commendable. He was stationed in Bridgeport and Detroit before being 
promoted to Sergeant at his post in L'Anse in 1988. After being 
stationed in Negaunee, Kalkaska and Houghton Lake, Sgt. Wiley served 
for 10 years with the Strike Team Investigate Narcotics Group in West 
Branch, helping to combat the flow of illegal drugs in five surrounding 
counties.
  Madam Speaker, the dedicated men and women who dutifully enforce the 
law to protect their communities rarely receive the praise they 
deserve. I ask that you and the entire U.S. House of Representatives 
join with me in congratulating Sgt. Larry Wiley on a job well done and 
in wishing him well in his retirement.

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