[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 101 (Thursday, June 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1089]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER SHAFTON T. ADAMS

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2014

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
great friend and outstanding public servant, Officer Shafton T. Adams, 
of the United States Capitol Police, for his distinguished service to 
Congress and the United States of America. On June 30, 2014, Officer 
Adams will be retiring from the U.S. Capitol Police after thirty 
outstanding years of service.
  Officer Adams, a Washington, D.C. native, attended Southeastern 
University and the University of the District of Columbia. He began his 
duty assignments as a Capitol Police Officer in 1984. Throughout his 
career, he received numerous honors, including a Certificate of Merit 
and a Life Saving Award. He has earned certifications in advanced 
specialized fields including Hostage Negotiations, Firearms Instructor 
and Armorer, Hazardous Materials Technician, CPR Instructor and Field 
Training Officer.
  In 2004, Officer Adams began working as a Physical Security 
Specialist. In this capacity, he researched, maintained and educated 
staff on all facets of physical security and equipment. He created 
vulnerability assessment reports for Members of Congress and 
recommended risk mitigation. In doing so, he ensured the physical 
security needs of Members of Congress. His position required him to 
maintain a Top Secret SSBI Clearance.
  The mission of the U.S. Capitol Police is to ``protect the Congress, 
its legislative processes, Members, employees, visitors, and facilities 
from crime, disruption, or terrorism.'' Because of the selflessness and 
dedication of Officer Adams and the Capitol Police, Members of Congress 
are able to have peace of mind while fulfilling our constitutional 
responsibilities. We owe so much to the officers of this special force 
who devote their lives to protecting those who make the laws of our 
great nation as well as those who work in and visit the magnificent 
halls and grounds of our Capitol.
  Officer Adams's service to his country is but a small testament of 
the high caliber of character that he embodies. He is passionate, 
dedicated and highly efficient and adheres to the highest standards of 
moral values. Officer Adams regards his mission on Earth as being a 
provider and protector--two roles I have witnessed him perform 
admirably throughout his professional and personal life.
  On a personal note, I would like to thank Officer Adams not only for 
his distinguished service, but also for his friendship and guidance. It 
gave me great peace of mind to know that I could call on Officer Adams, 
day or night, in Washington or at home in Georgia, and he would go to 
great lengths to assist me in whatever I needed.
  Officer Adams has certainly excelled in all areas of his life, but 
none of this would be possible without the love and support of his wife 
and his family.
  Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues in the United States Congress 
to join me in extending our sincerest appreciation and best wishes to 
Officer Shafton T. Adams upon the occasion of his retirement from a 
stellar career of thirty years with the United States Capitol Police.

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