[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E383-E384]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF POLICE OFFICER THOMAS F. PATTON II

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Cleveland Heights Police Officer Thomas F. Patton II, who courageously 
and selflessly rose to the call to duty and made the ultimate sacrifice 
on behalf of our community.
  Being a police officer was Officer Patton's childhood dream. He was a 
nine-year veteran of the Cleveland Heights Police Department, and 
served every minute on duty with excellence, expertise, unwavering 
dedication and integrity. Officer Patton's kind heart and good-natured 
personality easily drew others to him, and his loyalty to fellow police 
officers, to the citizens of Cleveland Heights, and to his family, 
reflected every day of his life.
  Officer Patton's passion and energy for police work was unmistakable, 
yet his greatest joy in life centered around his family and friends. I 
extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends and fellow police 
officers. He was a loving partner to fiance Tricia Sindelar, loving new 
father of seven-month-old daughter, Kayleigh Evelyn Patton; beloved son 
of State Senator Thomas F. Patton and the late Evelyn Patton; beloved 
brother to Shannon, Erin, Meghan, Brigid, and Kathleen; beloved 
brother-in-law of Duke, Michael and Anthony; adored grandson of Rita 
Patton and Joan Kessler; beloved uncle of Owen and Colin Southworth; 
much loved cousin and nephew; and beloved close friend to many.
  Madam Speaker, and colleagues, please join me in honor and 
remembrance of Police Officer Thomas F. Patton--gone far too soon. 
Officer Patton's professional excellence, commitment to protecting 
others, unwavering kindness, generous spirit and love for his family 
and friends, will be forever honored and remembered by our entire 
community.

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