[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 188 (Thursday, December 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2215]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN M. DUGAN

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2011

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Police Sergeant 
John M. Dugan, who is retiring after nearly 30 years of law enforcement 
service to the City of Fairfield. 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.
  John started his career of service as a Firefighter for the 
California Department of Forestry and the City of Paradise. On March 
19, 1982, he was hired as a Public Safety Officer with the Fairfield 
Police Department. As an officer, John worked in various capacities 
that included Patrol, Investigations, Special Operations, and Field 
Training.
  John was promoted to Police Sergeant on July 22, 1994, and ultimately 
supervised a number of different units including Patrol, Traffic, Crime 
Suppression, and Youth Services. In 2000, he earned the California 
Highway Patrol's 10851 Award for recovering 12 stolen vehicles in eight 
months; three of which were occupied vehicles. Sergeant Dugan was a 
strong, decisive, professional, and respected leader. As a result of 
these superb traits, he received the Manager of the Year award in 1999 
and 2006.
  In 2007 and 2010, as the Police Department experienced changes in 
leadership and command staff, Sergeant Dugan stepped in and assisted 
the City management in filling the gaps. Over the last four years, he 
has assumed the Police Lieutenant's position twice and managed Patrol 
Operations. Sergeant Dugan has a can-do attitude and he consistently 
provides quality service to the community
  John has been a valued employee and his commitment to the community 
was evidenced on a daily basis. He was a loyal representative of the 
law enforcement community and admired 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 
John M. Dugan continued success and happiness in all of his future 
endeavors.

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