[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 77 (Friday, May 25, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SERGEANT JOSEPH SHEPHERD

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 25, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sgt. Joseph Shepherd 
on his retirement from the Waterville Police Department.
  Sgt. Shepherd is officially retiring from the Waterville Police 
Department after 31 years. Joe began his career in law enforcement at 
the age of 22, and he has been a model of integrity ever since. 
Throughout his career, he has never wavered from his dedication to the 
community or his desire to help people. Waterville police Chief Joseph 
Massey has called Sgt. Shepherd a ``problem solver'' with a stellar 
reputation throughout the city. These values have made him one of 
Waterville's most effective and well-liked police officers.
  With Sgt. Shepherd's departure, Waterville is losing a valued asset. 
Joe holds a bachelor's degree in administration of justice from the 
University of Maine at Augusta and a master of business administration 
from Thomas College. He has also left his mark on the department as a 
supervisor and training officer. As he embarks on this next exciting 
step in his life, Sgt. Shepherd leaves behind a community ever grateful 
for his years of dedicated service.
  I am pleased to join the Waterville Police Department, and the people 
of Maine, in honoring Sgt. Shepherd on his retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Sgt. Shepherd on 
achieving this milestone, and thanking him for all that he has done to 
keep Maine families safe.

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