[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 125 (Tuesday, September 8, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H9287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING BELLA VISTA POLICE CHIEF JIM WOZNIAK

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bella Vista Police 
Chief Jim Wozniak, who has devoted his life to protecting the public, 
upholding the law, and serving his country.
  Wozniak is retiring at the end of September after 38 years in law 
enforcement, the last 14 as the head of the Bella Vista Police 
Department. He helped the department grow from nine officers to 20, and 
he is always looking for ways to improve the police force and the 
services it offers. He is proud of his department, and rightfully so, 
because he makes sure his staff put the people first.
  His coworkers describe him as a man with a big heart, and I describe 
him as a friend. Bella Vista will undoubtedly be losing an amazing man 
who contributed to the safety of the community. We were blessed to have 
such caring, devoted citizens as Jim.
  I commend him for his service as well as his good work and wish him 
continued success in the future. I ask my colleagues today to join with 
me in honoring Jim Wozniak, a wonderful public servant who is, and 
always will be, dedicated to the people of Bella Vista.

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