[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 74 (Thursday, May 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E728-E729]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CAPTAIN EMERY BURK

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                         HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR.

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2013

  Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the valiant 
services of Captain Emery Burk and thank him, as he retires, for 
serving Wayne State University and wider Detroit communities for 36 
years.
  Captain Emery Burk is retiring from the Wayne State University Police 
Department after 36 years of dedicated service. Born in Detroit, 
Michigan, Emery Burk attended Hamtramck Public schools and then 
attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1975 with a Bachelor 
of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Mr. Burk was hired by the Wayne 
State University Department of Public Safety on June 21, 1976, and 
started the Detroit Police Academy the same month. Upon his completion 
of the Police Academy, Emery was assigned to patrol, often leading his 
shift in arrest and other related statistics. During his patrol 
operations, Emery was a Field Training Officer and trained many of the 
officers who came through the department.
  Mr. Burk was the recipient of the Valor Award for heroic service as a 
patrol officer. At the time, he was only the second officer in the 
department to receive this high award. As an

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officer, in addition to patrol and field training, he was also assigned 
to the Crime Abatement Team. He led the team to a record number of 
quality felony arrest and crime prevention efforts.
  Captain Burk received promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain, 
and currently serves as the Coordinator of Line Operations. In this 
capacity he has shaped and directed the Department's Comparative 
Statistic Model of data-driven policing, directed the campus high 
visibility campaign, and restructured the Field Training Program for 
all incoming officers.
  All the while, he has worked on various university committees, 
including the Commencement Committee and Major Special Event 
Coordination Committee. In serving as Coordinator of Line Operations, 
he also managed the additional duties of Coordination of Auxiliary 
Functions, handling budget and grant management, and human resource 
functions.
  Captain Burk has received 52 Letters of Appreciation from citizens, 
two Presidential Award for exceptional service to the University, a 
Lifesaving Award, 14 Commendations for outstanding police work, a Merit 
Award for exceptional service to the department, and a Valor Award for 
Heroic service. I applaud his career and wish him a wonderful 
retirement.

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