[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E706]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF SERGEANT TIMOTHY LEAHY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Sergeant Timothy 
Leahy of the Cleveland Police Department, and to celebrate his long 
career and well-deserved retirement.
  Sgt. Leahy served with the Cleveland Police Department for 38 years, 
rising from the rank of Patrolman to Sergeant. He was appointed to the 
force on January 16th, 1973, and has since received many awards and 
honors for his service. He was voted Legionnaire of the Year by the 
American Legion 13th District Council and he received the Distinguished 
Service Award from the Greater Cleveland Police Emerald Society.
  The oldest of seven, Sgt. Leahy was born into a line of Cleveland 
Police Officers including his father, a Lieutenant who served on the 
force for 43 years, and his Uncle Robert, who retired as a Captain 
after 37 years of service.
  He has been married for 36 years to his wife, Veronica, and has had 
three children and seven grandchildren, to whom he is known as 
``Papa.'' To his friends and family, he is known as an avid golfer and 
fisherman, and a devoted member of the community.
  Sgt. Leahy served as a member of the Cleveland Police Funeral Detail 
and Ceremonial Unit for 18 years, and has received several Letters of 
Appreciation for his role in honoring those that have fallen in the 
line of duty.
  He received the James P. Sweeney Founders Award as Retired/Retireable 
Irish Police Society Man of the Year, the Citizen Award from the 
Greater Cleveland Safety Forces Holy Name Society, and was awarded the 
Raymond ``RIP'' and Mary Reilly Memorial Directors Emeritus Award by 
the United Irish Societies for work with the St. Patrick's Day Parade 
Committee.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Sgt. Timothy 
Leahy as he retires from a long and honorable career of serving the 
citizens of Cleveland as an enforcer of the laws and protector of the 
people.

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