[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 44 (Monday, March 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E377]
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                        TRIBUTE TO DAVE LILLARD

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 25, 2013

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of Des 
Moines Assistant Chief of Police Dave Lillard, and to express my 
appreciation for his commitment to the community in his years of 
service in law enforcement.
   For the last 32 years, Mr. Lillard has served Des Moines honorably 
as a member of the Des Moines Police Department. Dave truly has been a 
versatile asset to the force, taking on roles in patrol, narcotics, 
tactical, gang and traffic units, in addition to internal affairs and 
the police academy. Since 2009, Dave has been the Assistant Chief of 
Police, and he was honored recently by Police Chief Judy Bradshaw with 
an Exemplary Service Award for his lifetime of achievement and 
invaluable contributions to the force.
   Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Lillard has never wavered 
in his commitment to justice and security. Dave is a testament to the 
high quality of character instilled in Iowans, and the city of Des 
Moines owes him a great debt of gratitude for his service. While Mr. 
Lillard's leadership will be missed, he leaves behind a more secure 
community and a better trained and equipped police force that will 
continue to benefit from his service for years to come.
   Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to represent Dave Lillard and all 
the people of Des Moines in the United States Congress. I invite my 
colleagues in the House to join me in thanking Mr. Lillard for his 
years of service and wishing him a long, happy and healthy retirement.

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