[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E147-E148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT MICHAEL DUNN

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 2009

  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Sergeant 
Michael Dunn who retired from the Pleasanton Police Department on 
January 16, 2009 after 25 years of dedicated public service. Michael 
began his career as a Military Police Officer with the United States 
Marine Corps, where he served for over eight years. He was a member of 
the Los Angeles Police Department from 1982 until he was hired by the 
City of Pleasanton in 1985 and was promoted to the Rank of Sergeant in 
1997.
  During his career in police service, Michael was recognized on 
numerous occasions for his tenacity, professionalism and dedication to 
his work. He was an exemplary police officer and consistently gave more 
to the community than was asked of him. For example, he was 
instrumental in introducing a variety of programs to the community, 
including bicycle rodeos and a minor offense court to provide 
rehabilitation alternatives for juvenile offenders.
  Michael worked a variety of assignments during his career, including 
Field Training Officer, DARE Officer, SWAT Officer, Traffic Motor 
Officer, Juvenile Detective, Rangemaster, Patrol Field Supervisor and 
Traffic Division Supervisor.
  During his career, Michael experienced all that law enforcement 
offers, including capturing kidnapping and homicide suspects within 
hours of the crime, handling high profile child molestation 
investigations, assisting in controlling large scale public 
demonstrations, providing critical assistance during the Oakland Hills 
Firestorm, and saving the life of a young girl at a local restaurant. 
Michael always put the community and people first.
  He possesses the critical qualities of an exemplary police officer 
and has been a positive influence to his colleagues in law enforcement. 
I commend Michael Dunn for his legacy of leadership and attention to 
detail, while always caring for those with whom he worked as well as 
the community at large.

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