[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                2009 TOP COPS--SERGEANT PAUL E. JOHNSON

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2009

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today recognizing the outstanding 
law enforcement officers across our country who received a 2009 TOP 
COPS award from the National Association of Police Organizations, NAPO. 
Today, especially, I want to highlight the work of a Sergeant in my 
home state of Washington and thank him for his exemplary public 
service.
  Sergeant Paul E. Johnson of the Olympia Police Department was 
recognized as an Honorable Mention TOP COPS award recipient. Johnson, a 
Sergeant in the Patrol Unit, is a 29-year veteran of the Olympia Police 
Department and has served in various capacities, including several 
stints as a detective, as well as serving as Sergeant in the Narcotics 
Task Force and Detective Bureau. Johnson is known department- and city-
wide for his attention to detail, his professionalism working with 
residents and staff, and the pride with which he wears his uniform: all 
hallmarks of policing ``the Olympia way'', a policy guided by 
professional enforcement, prevention, planning and coordination. 
Johnson's son, Corey, is also an officer with the Olympia Police 
Department and I wish him the very best throughout his career in law 
enforcement.
  As a 33-year veteran of law enforcement and the co-chair of the 
Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, this is a topic close to my heart 
and it is a pleasure to recognize a wonderful public servant such as 
Sergeant Paul E. Johnson--and the rest of the recipients around the 
country--for being honored by NAPO with a TOP COPS award. As this House 
and law enforcement officers continue to serve the people of the United 
States, I know this House will continue to serve and support our law 
enforcement officers.

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