[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 109 (Friday, July 26, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING DETECTIVE SCOTT A. GALESKI

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 26, 2013

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Detective Scott A. 
Galeski of Wyandotte, Michigan, who was awarded the 2013 Presidential 
Volunteer Service Award for more than 4,000 hours of volunteer service 
over his lifetime.
  Detective Galeski has tirelessly and selflessly dedicated himself to 
teaching, training, and mentoring the community's youth, as well as 
exhibiting a great love for his public service as a member of the 
police force.
  Detective Galeski's biggest impact has been through his direct 
efforts guiding and shaping several generations of youth throughout the 
downriver communities. He has been a steadfast and selfless advocate of 
shaping and mentoring youth into what he calls ``just good, solid 
kids'' on occasions and hours too countless to measure accurately.
  Detective Galeski elevated and added to his efforts with youth by 
founding the Downriver/Detroit Police Cadet Program in 2008 while at 
the same time coaching high school athletics. The Cadet Program was 
established for youth interested in careers in law enforcement, and 
thanks to Detective Galeski's efforts, it became the largest program in 
the state, boasting a roster of over 73 cadets and having the highest 
ranking cadet (Major) in the nation. To date the program as produced 
seven sworn law enforcement officers in various agencies.
  Detective Galeski, aside from his countless hours of service to his 
community and youth, also is known for counseling youth with difficult 
life circumstances and problems. Detective Galeski is a tremendous 
asset to the community, and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Detective Galeski on receiving the Presidential 
Volunteer Service Award, and for all of his efforts to make his 
community a better place.

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