[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 105 (Thursday, July 14, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S4606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO FRANK SPRINGOB

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Greenfield 
Chief of Police Frank Springob for 46 years of service to the community 
and State of Wisconsin. I am honored to have the opportunity to 
congratulate my friend and great member of law enforcement, Chief 
Springob, on his retirement.
  From an early age, Frank Springob was destined to become a police 
officer. Growing up on Milwaukee's south side, Frank spent a lot of 
time visiting his local police station and officers who became Frank's 
first mentors. Frank began his career as a police clerk trainee and 
with an unparalleled commitment to community service, spent the next 29 
years working his way up through the ranks of the Greenfield Police 
Department, until he was appointed Greenfield's chief of police in 
1994.
  Throughout his career, Frank remained endlessly committed to helping 
improve the lives of the residents he swore to protect and serve. 
During his time on the police force, Frank has seen the population of 
the city more than double. His encyclopedic knowledge of law 
enforcement and the history of the city helped ensure that the people 
of Greenfield received a special brand of policing--one focused, above 
all else, on helping people.
  During his time as chief, Frank has overseen the development and 
construction of the Law Enforcement Center, while maintaining one of 
the best, most cost effective departments in the State of Wisconsin. 
Still, Frank's greatest legacy as chief of police will be the team of 
officers he has helped shape and the incredible work they will continue 
to do serving the residents of Greenfield.
  Chief Frank Springob is an outstanding example of a true public 
servant and his dedication to protecting others has set a standard that 
we can all admire. The city of Greenfield and the State of Wisconsin 
have benefitted greatly from his service and I am proud to offer these 
words in recognition of his extraordinary career.

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