[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 23, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING EDEN PRAIRIE POLICE 40TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Eden Prairie 
Police Department as they celebrate their 40th anniversary this year. 
Since the creation of the Public Safety Department in December of 1972, 
the Eden Prairie community has been safer and stronger because of the 
wonderful work of its police officers.
  A police department that started with only five officers, a secretary 
and two patrol cars has grown to be a thriving pillar of our community, 
employing more than 60 officers today.
  Every day, I am amazed by the hard work of police departments and 
officers across Minnesota, but I am particularly and especially proud 
of my hometown Eden Prairie Police Department and would like to 
congratulate them and all of its officers on an impressive 40 years 
serving our community.
  To Chief Reynolds and every Eden Prairie police officer, past and 
present, thank you for your service and also thank you for providing 
for our continued safety.

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