[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 103 (Friday, July 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1716]
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  HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF LIEUTENANT CLAUDE FRISBIE, AFTER 35 YEARS

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 10, 2009

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a dedicated public 
servant from Chester County, Pennsylvania has retired after a 35-year 
career with the West Whiteland Township Police Department.
  Lieutenant Claude A. ``Friz'' Frisbie was among the first police 
officers hired when West Whiteland established its department in 1974. 
After courageously serving his country during two tours in Vietnam with 
the 101st Airborne Division, Lieutenant Frisbie was eager to play a 
leading role in the newly-formed West Whiteland department.
  He supervised the Patrol Division and directed operations, 
coordinated training, and provided scheduling for four patrol teams. 
One of Lieutenant Frisbie's first initiatives was creating a Traffic 
Unit to address the substantial traffic issues in the Township and to 
better serve its citizens.
  Lieutenant Frisbie's valor and professionalism in the line of duty 
have earned him several Commendations of Merit, Heroism and Bravery. He 
also has earned the respect of his peers and served as mentor and 
source of inspiration to younger officers.
  Lieutenant Frisbie's remarkable career and accomplishments will be 
celebrated on Friday, July 17, 2009 during a dinner at the Downingtown 
Country Club.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in praising the 
outstanding service of Lieutenant Claude A. Frisbie, and all those who 
take an oath to serve and protect their communities.

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