[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 26, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E123]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF TROY D. FREEMAN

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2011

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Police Corporal 
Troy D. Freeman, who is retiring after 28 years of law enforcement 
service--26 years of service to the City of Fairfield and three years 
with the San Francisco State University Department of Public Safety. As 
his colleagues, friends and family gather together to celebrate the 
next chapter of his life, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in 
saluting this outstanding public servant and defender of peace and 
safety.
  Troy began his law enforcement career as a Police Officer with the 
San Francisco State University Department of Public Safety. He was then 
hired as a Police Officer with the Fairfield Police Department on March 
5, 1984. As an officer, he worked in various capacities including 
Patrol, K-9, Firearms Instruction, and Field Training. He joined the 
Special Activity Felon Enforcement (SAFE) Team in 1991, earned the 
Police Officer of the Year award in 2005, and was promoted to Police 
Corporal on August 19, 2005.
  One of Troy's most significant contributions to the Police Department 
was his involvement with the K-9 Unit. He was a K-9 handler from 1989-
2001 with two very special dogs, Cito and Brend, and continued to train 
and lead the K-9 program even after his dogs retired. He was 
responsible for developing, coordinating, conducting, and documenting 
all of the training for the K-9 Unit. He also managed the asset seizure 
records and researched updates in law and training methods. Troy was 
instrumental to the success of the Police Department's K-9 program.
  Troy was a valued employee and leader of the Fairfield Police 
Department. His commitment to the community was unwavering. He was a 
loyal representative of the law enforcement community and admired 
amongst his peers for his hard work, dedication and positive work 
ethic.
  Mr. Speaker, I am truly honored to pay tribute to this dedicated 
public servant. I ask all of my colleagues to join with me in wishing 
Troy D. Freeman continued success and happiness in all of his future 
endeavors.

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