[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1647]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF DETECTIVE CHAD DOUBLE, DISTRICT CHIEF ROBERT REBTOY 
   AND OFFICER PATRICK SPELMAN FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SAFETY

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                          HON. GARY C. PETERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor America's 
First Responders, the brave men and women who have dedicated their 
lives to protecting the lives of our citizens. As we remember those who 
have fallen in the line of duty, I wish to also recognize the continued 
dedication of those who serve our communities today.
  In particular, I rise to honor and recognize three committed public 
servants from Michigan's 9th Congressional District: Detective Chad 
Double of the Farmington Hills Police Department, District Chief Robert 
Rebtoy of the Farmington Hills Fire Department and Officer Patrick 
Spelman of the Farmington Public Safety Department. In their respective 
roles, these men have been shining examples of dedication and public 
service and have made a real difference in their communities and 
undoubtedly to the many individuals and families whose lives they have 
touched.
  Detective Chad Double began his career with the Police Department 
nine years ago as a cadet and through much hard work and determination 
rose to the rank of Detective in the Department's Investigative Bureau, 
which he holds today. Detective Double has been honored many times in 
his young career, receiving multiple citations, commendations and 
awards.
  Like so many of his brethren, District Chief Robert Rebtoy of the 
Farmington Hills Fire Department brings a lifetime of dedication to 
protecting public safety. Mr. Rebtoy's 42 years of service with the 
Department are marked by distinction, having received dozens of awards 
and citations for his work, including the 1985 Fire Fighter of the Year 
Award from his Department.
  Farmington Public Safety Department Officer Patrick Spelman is yet 
another fine example of public service. In his short time with the 
Department Officer Spelman received numerous awards and commendations 
for his service, including recognition as the Department's 2009 Officer 
of the Year.
  The responsibilities placed on our first responders are often the 
most significant and demanding, ensuring the safety and continued 
health of our community. Their lives are on the line every day as they 
bravely undertake the work of protecting our communities. It is fitting 
that these men be honored for their dedication on September 11, 2010 
when just nine years ago, so many of their brothers and sisters were 
called upon to meet an unparalleled challenge. Their courage, bravery 
and determination, like those of these three men, are most valued 
virtues found in all our first responders.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
honoring these three outstanding public servants. Detective Double, 
District Chief Rebtoy and Officer Spelman represent the kind of 
dedication and self-sacrifice emblematic of our nation's first 
responders whose work is so critical to the continued security and 
welfare of our communities.

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