[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E95-E96]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF OFFICER RALPH SCHAUF

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 5, 2013

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Police Officer Ralph 
Schauf Star Number 2829, on his recent retirement from his position as 
the Labor Liaison Officer in the Intelligence Section of the Chicago 
Police Department.
  For the last 35 years, Officer Schauf worked to protect the citizens 
of the City of Chicago. Ralph began his career January 3, 1977 working 
in the 12th District Monroe Street. Over time, he worked in Special 
Operations Group and Gang Crimes North, the Intelligence Division with 
the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, the 18th District Chicago Avenue, 
and the 17th District Albany Park. When he worked at the Education and 
Training Division, Ralph was the original ``Red Man'' in the physical 
skills section. He would put on a protective red suit and during 
scenario and control tactics training was the subject the recruits had 
to control and place in custody. He taught recruit

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and in-service classes in a variety of subjects. While at the 17th and 
18th Districts, he worked in Community Policing. In the 18th District, 
he worked with the Police Explorers and youth programs, and in the 17th 
District, he was the community and elected officials liaison for 
quality of life enforcement. He was on a leave of absence for about 2 
years as an inspector at the Illinois State Police. Ralph concluded his 
illustrious career on November 16, 2012 in the Intelligence Section as 
the Labor Liaison Officer ensuring proper police service for organized 
labor activities.
  His dedication to his fellow officers, his job and the city he loves 
is an example of why Chicago is known as ``The City That Works.''
  Ralph would be the first to tell you that his family is his first 
priority, and they have provided support throughout his career. He has 
been happily married to his wonderful wife, Antoinette, for 15 years. 
His family also includes his son, Ralph Schauf, Jr., who is now a 
Trooper with the Illinois State Police, and his wife, Jennifer, his 
daughter, Adriane, and his granddaughter, Olivia Ruth.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding Officer 
Schauf's years of service to the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police 
Department, I hope that his dedication and hard work inspire us all to 
see the difference we can make by serving our local communities. I wish 
him a happy and successful retirement and all of the best in the 
future.

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