[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 146 (Tuesday, October 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RETIREMENT OF POLICE OFFICER JOHN D. COOPER

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 15, 2013

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Police Officer 
John D. Cooper as he retires after more than 28 years of law 
enforcement service, with 25 years of that service to the City of 
Fairfield.
  After serving three years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Santa Clara 
County Sheriff's Office, he was hired as a police officer with the 
Fairfield Police Department on March 14, 1988. As an officer, Cooper 
worked in various capacities that included Patrol, Investigations, 
Youth Services, School Resources, and Field Training. His high work 
ethic and dedication to police work was evident and he was promoted to 
Police Corporal on December 31, 1999. Officer Cooper has a genuine 
attitude of putting public service before himself and as a trainer of 
newly hired police officers, he taught them to be public servants as 
well as police officers.
  Some of Officer Cooper's most significant contributions to the Police 
Department have been his ability to remain calm and communicate well 
during crisis situations. He has assisted with the investigation of 
numerous major crimes and high profile cases, and his keen 
investigative skills have contributed to the successful resolution and 
conviction of numerous criminals. Officer Cooper has been a good 
representation of the City of Fairfield and the Fairfield Police 
Department.
  He has been a valued employee and his commitment to the community was 
evident on a daily basis. Officer Cooper was a loyal representative of 
the law enforcement community and admired for his hard work, 
dedication, and positive work ethic.

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