[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 9 (Monday, January 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E102]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN DAN HOFFMAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 24, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the contributions of Captain Dan Hoffman, a longtime public servant and 
Chief of the Parma Police Department. A natural leader and dedicated 
law enforcement officer, Captain Hoffman devoted nearly four decades of 
his life to protecting the people of Ohio.
  Mr. Hoffman grew up on the near west side of Cleveland and graduated 
from Old Lincoln High School. He began his career with the East 
Cleveland Police Department in June of 1973, and moved to the Parma 
department five years later. Over the last 33 years, Hoffman has worked 
in many areas of the Parma Police Department. In his early years, he 
served on the Uniform Patrol Division, the Motorcycle Unit, the 
S.W.A.T. Unit, the Detective Bureau, the Special Investigations Unit, 
and the Services Division. He later moved up to work as Commander of 
the Uniform Patrol, Records, and Services divisions before being 
promoted to Executive Officer and finally Chief. Somehow, Hoffman still 
made time to attend both the FBI National Academy and Northwestern 
School of Police Staff and Command.
  Like a true leader, Hoffman credits his employees and colleagues for 
the department's success. In a letter announcing his retirement, he 
wrote ``As I think about all of the past and present employees who have 
worked so hard to get us where we are now I am filled with a sense of 
pride for all of their and your accomplishments. It is apparent that 
everyone has committed to ensuring the safety and quality of life for 
the citizens of Parma.''
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in applauding Dan Hoffman 
for his outstanding service to the people of Parma. May every American 
citizen feel deep gratitude for the bravery, dedication, and talent of 
men and women who spend their lives keeping our communities safe. 
Captain Hoffman had a true calling to law enforcement and he leaves 
behind a legacy of public spirit, excellence, and camaraderie.

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