[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2161]
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                 IN HONOR OF COLONEL THOMAS F. MacLEISH

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2009

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to recognize Colonel Thomas F. MacLeish. On July 1, Colonel 
MacLeish retired from his position as Superintendent of the Delaware 
State Police after more than 30 years of service to the residents of 
Delaware.
  A graduate of Wilmington University and the F.B.I. National Academy, 
Colonel MacLeish joined the Delaware State Police in 1977 and quickly 
rose through the ranks. During his tenure as Superintendent, Colonel 
MacLeish was tasked with overseeing 671 troopers and over 200 civilian 
employees. The Delaware State Police flourished under Colonel 
MacLeish's leadership as he stressed law enforcement with an attitude 
of professionalism and compassion.
  The State of Delaware saw many accomplishments under the leadership 
of Colonel MacLeish. Some of these include the creation of the Delaware 
Information & Analysis Center, the initiation of the Child Predator 
Task Force, the formation of the Sex Offender Apprehension and 
Registration Unit, and moving the State Bureau of Identification to a 
larger and updated location at the Blue Hen Corporate Center. Colonel 
MacLeish also oversaw the formation of the Cultural Diversity Counsel 
within the State Police. The purpose of this group is to enlighten 
police officers in various matters of diversity. Additionally, during 
his tenure with the State Police, Colonel MacLeish served on many 
councils and organizations such as the Council on Police Training, the 
Delaware Police Chiefs Council, the International Association of Chiefs 
of Police, Camp Barnes--which provides underprivileged children the 
fun, quintessentially American experience of attending summer camp at 
no cost to the camper or their family--and others.
  I thank Colonel Thomas MacLeish for his many years of tireless effort 
in keeping Delawareans safe. While Colonel MacLeish has been an asset 
to the State of Delaware and his dedication will be sorely missed, I am 
confident that even in retirement he will continue to be a pillar of 
integrity and diligence in our community.

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