[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1441]
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       HONORING THE SERVICE OF U.S. MARSHAL RICHARD J. O'CONNELL

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2010

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor U.S. Marshal 
Richard J. O'Connell for his outstanding service to this country.
  In June of 2003, President Bush appointed Dick the U.S. Marshal for 
the Western District of Arkansas and for the last 5\1/2\ years he has 
worked to uphold justice and initiate programs to make our streets 
safer.
  Dick was instrumental in establishing a Sex Offender Task Force, a 
multi-jurisdictional group of law enforcement officers working to keep 
our kids safe. In the first 14 months, task force officers arrested 
1,047 people.
  In 2006, the city of Fort Smith aggressively campaigned to be the 
home of the U.S. Marshals Museum and Dick served as steering committee 
cochairman. Under his leadership, the city was chosen to be the site of 
the U.S. Marshals Museum.
  I have had the privilege to work with Dick during his time serving as 
U.S. Marshal. I appreciate his friendship and example. I am honored to 
have had the opportunity to have worked with such a great man, and 
thank him for his service.

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