[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E40]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF WALTER T. MAY

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and in memory of Mr. 
Walter T. May, a former Captain with the Cleveland Police Department 
and president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8.
  Walter was born on December 11, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to his 
parents, Walter ``Matt'' E. and Sally May. He graduated from St. Joseph 
High School and later attended Cleveland State University.
  Walter was appointed to the Cleveland Division of Police on February 
9, 1987 and served for more than 25 years. He worked as a Patrol 
Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant and was promoted to the rank 
of Captain in 2000. In March 2006, Walter was appointed Commander of 
Community Policing.
  In addition to his career, he was the president of the Fraternal 
Order of Police Lodge 8 which serves its members as the labor 
representative for the supervisors of the Cleveland Division of Police. 
Walter was also an active member of the Retired Irish Police Society 
and Anchor Club Branch 17.
  I offer my most sincere condolences to his wife, Terry; son, Jake; 
sister, Patty; nephew, Chris, many nieces and nephews; and his canine 
companion, Maggie May.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the memory of 
Mr. Walter T. May, who served his community with honor and dedication.

                          ____________________