[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 55 (Wednesday, April 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E846]
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                     HONORING LT. CLIFFORD SAUCIER

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                          HON. JOHN B. LARSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 1, 2009

  Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Lt. 
Clifford Saucier for his 39 years of dedicated service with the 
Southington Police Department. Lt. Saucier began his career with the 
Southington Police Department in March 1969 as a supernumerary officer. 
In February of 1970 he joined the department as a full time patrolman 
and was a member of the first class to graduate from the Connecticut 
Police Academy (POST). Throughout his 39 years of full time service, 
Lt. Saucier demonstrated his commitment to the badge, the department 
and the community he serves.
  During his tenure, Lt. Saucier held diverse positions while attaining 
the ranks of detective, sergeant and lieutenant. He served as the 
Crisis Incident Commander, chief hostage negotiator, police union 
president and interned with the State's Attorney's Office as a criminal 
investigator.
  Throughout his career Lt. Saucier has continuously displayed his 
commitment to improving himself and his peers by receiving training in 
over twenty disciplines, giving lectures and collaborating with other 
agencies. His service has been recognized by civic and professional 
organizations, receiving the ``Honorable and Exceptional Merit Award'' 
from the Southington Police Department, the ``Distinguish Service 
Award, Man of the Year'' from the Southington Jaycees and the ``Public 
Safety Citation'' awarded by the B.P.O.E. Southington Lodge No. 1669.
  I thank Lt. Saucier for his 39 years of dedicated public service to 
the First District of Connecticut, and I ask my colleagues to join with 
me in congratulating him on his retirement.

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