[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           A TRIBUTE TO JIM HUDSON, ALHAMBRA CHIEF OF POLICE

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jim Hudson, retiring 
as Chief of the Alhambra Police Department.
  It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Chief Hudson on his 
very successful career in public service. His lifetime of dedication to 
public safety--an amazing 34 years--is remarkable. Chief Hudson not 
only exhibited valor and perseverance, he also fostered courage and 
dedication among our brave men and women in law enforcement.
  Chief Hudson began his career as a Police Explorer, a Cadet, then a 
Reserve Officer at the Orange Police Department. He then joined the 
Glendale Police Department in 1981 before he transitioned back to 
Orange, where he quickly rose through the ranks as an Officer, 
Sergeant, and finally Lieutenant. In 2001, Chief Hudson made his way to 
the City of Alhambra where he started as Police Captain and eventually 
was promoted to Chief of Police in 2004.
  Under his leadership, the Alhambra Police worked to build a safe 
community where Southern California families can live, work and play.
  His great leadership and guidance of the police department and the 
community will be deeply missed.
  I ask all Members to join me in thanking Chief Hudson for his 
extraordinary service. I wish you all the best in your retirement.

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