[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E992]
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                IN HONOR OF COMMANDER DEBORAH WASHINGTON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Commander 
Deborah Washington as she celebrates retirement after nearly thirty 
years of exemplary service to the City of Cleveland Police Department.
  Commander Washington started as a patrol officer in the 3rd, 4th and 
5th districts after she was appointed to the force on June 1, 1981. She 
worked in the Juvenile/Gang Unit, Complaint Unit, Community Relations 
Division and the Financial Crimes Unit. On April 30th, 1999, Deborah 
Washington was appointed to the position of Commander of the City of 
Cleveland 5th District.
  Commander Washington has been honored with numerous awards for her 
service, including commendations from Playhouse Square, Aftercare 
Residential Center, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, the United 
States Secret Service and Judge Ronald Adrine's office.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and gratitude 
of Commander Deborah A. Washington, whose service and leadership has 
helped protect the citizens of our community. She has helped keep our 
streets safe and strengthened the bonds of unity within the Cleveland 
Police Department. I wish Commander Washington, her family and friends 
health and happiness.

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