[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               HONORING MILFORD POLICE CHIEF WAYNE WALLI

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Milford Police Chief Wayne Walli, upon his retirement after a 
distinguished 39 year career in law enforcement.
  After graduating from Rochester High School in 1967, Wayne pursued 
what he thought would be his career path, earning a Bachelor of Science 
Degree in Engineering from Oakland University in 1971. During his 
senior year at Oakland University Wayne discovered that he no longer 
felt a passion for the vocation he had chosen. Soon after graduation, 
Mr. Walli took an extended vacation to New York City where by observing 
the busy police officers of Manhattan he took an interest in police 
work.
  Upon his return to Michigan, Wayne Walli was elated to discover that 
the City of Pontiac was hiring police officers. Applying for the 
position, Walli set himself on the career path he would follow for the 
next four decades. Chief Walli began his career in law enforcement with 
the City of Pontiac in 1972. He served that city for 11 years as a 
police officer, 4\1/2\ years as a Sergeant and Captain for 6\1/2\ 
years. Leaving a lasting legacy, Walli authored the orientation manual 
still employed by the Pontiac Police Department for beginning 
sergeants.
  Walli completed training at the FBI National Academy in 1993 and in 
1996 became Police Chief of Milford where he was instrumental in 
initiating a township wide police millage in 1997. In 2004 he was 
instrumental in the approval of a millage dedicated to converting the 
former library to house the police department headquarters. Under his 
leadership the Milford Police Department increased its patrol and 
investigative abilities, growing the number of sworn officers from 12 
to 20 although the number of officers is currently 18.
  Chief Wayne Walli is a member of the FBI National Academy Associates, 
the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Michigan 
Association of Chiefs of Police and the Oakland County Association of 
Chiefs of Police.
  Wayne Walli has proven to be a man of dedicated and irreproachable 
service. His loss will be felt by all the citizens of Milford who wish 
him nothing but happiness.
  Madam Speaker, for 39 years Police Chief William Walli has faithfully 
served the State of Michigan. As he enters the next phase of his life, 
he leaves behind a legacy of dedication, integrity, and excellence. 
Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Police Chief 
William Walli upon his retirement and recognizing his years of loyal 
service to our community and country.

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