[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 20, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DETECTIVE MIKE MITCHELL

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                            HON. JON RUNYAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2014

  Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to honor the outstanding 
career of Detective Mike Mitchell, who is retiring after 25 years with 
the Barnegat Police Department.
  Detective Mitchell is beloved within the Barnegat community and he is 
best known for starting and running the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance 
and Education) program in the Barnegat Township Schools, which is 
currently in its 20th year. The D.A.R.E. program has graduated over 
6,000 5th grade students and has had a tremendous impact in helping 
raise awareness on drug abuse.
  Mike is an active volunteer in the community, particularly with 
Challenger Baseball and Basketball.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the amazing 
career and community service of Detective Mike Mitchell.

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