[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 135 (Friday, October 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1698]
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                 IN RECOGNITION OF EDWARD SONNY NAKISO

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 12, 2012

  Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Police Sergeant Edward Sonny 
Nakiso for his 29 years of service at the Burlingame Police Department.
  Sergeant Nakiso has worked in multiple positions during his long 
career in law enforcement. He started out as an officer in 1983 and 
quickly rose through the ranks of the department. He was appointed 
inspector and responsible for the investigation of juvenile crime. 
Other duties included patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement and 
tactical training. From 1989 to 1997 he was an operator with the SWAT 
team. As the department's first school resource officer, Officer Nakiso 
taught 3rd-graders about the dangers of gangs and drugs. He was 
promoted to sergeant in 1997.
  Sergeant Nakiso has demonstrated exemplary dedication, loyalty, 
integrity and work ethic. He is well-liked by citizens from whom he has 
received hundreds of letters of appreciation for his service. His 
colleagues describe him as heroic, compassionate, professional, 
efficient and a problem solver. For example, Sergeant Nakiso was part 
of a law enforcement contingent that traveled to Tonga to learn about 
the relationship between the Tongan police and the local residents. He 
used that experience back here at home to improve the relationship 
between police and our Tongan community.
  Edward Nakiso was born in San Francisco in 1957 and graduated from 
Crestmoor High School in San Bruno in 1975.
  In his well-deserved retirement, he is looking forward to spending 
more time with his wife Kim and their two sons, Chris and Kevin. He 
will also enjoy having extra time to play basketball, bowl and ride his 
motorcycle.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me to 
honor Sergeant Edward Sonny Nakiso--or ``Eddie''--for keeping the 
residents of Burlingame safe for almost three decades and for making 
our community a better place.

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