[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 78 (Thursday, June 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1030]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF DALE SMITH, AFTER 20 
      YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NORWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. RICHARD L. HANNA

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 2, 2011

  Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise today to recognize Deputy 
Police Chief Dale Smith of Norwich, NY. Police Chief Smith has recently 
retired after 20 years of dedicated service in the Norwich City Police 
Department.
  Deputy Police Chief Smith began his career in law enforcement as a 
Chenango County Sherriff's Correctional Officer as well as a part-time 
road patrol deputy. He was promoted to the position of Deputy Chief in 
March of 2006 and has since then taken on a variety of key 
responsibilities. Deputy Police Chief Smith has not only served and 
protected his neighbors and his community, but has also been recognized 
for the wide variety of duties he has supervised, as well as his 
certification as a fire investigator.
  Law enforcement leaders such as Deputy Police Chief Smith must be 
recognized for the true bravery and selflessness that they display on 
the job every day. Deputy Police Chief Smith is yet another example of 
this, an honorable American, who has dedicated 20 years of his life to 
the improvement and safety of his community.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in honoring Deputy Police 
Chief Dale Smith for his 20 years of serving the Norwich community and 
Police Department with honor and professionalism.

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