[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 135 (Friday, September 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1318]
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             IN RECOGNITION OF MR. ALBERT ``BUTCH'' ARENAL

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                         HON. THOMAS J. ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 18, 2015

  Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Albert 
``Butch'' Arenal, retiring Chief of Police for the Punta Gorda Police 
Department in Punta Gorda, Florida.
   For the past three decades, Butch has been a pillar in our Florida 
community. Born and raised in Charlotte County, Butch has dedicated his 
adult life to the Punta Gorda Police Department. He has been with the 
Department for almost 30 years, and has served as Chief of Police for 
eight of those years.
   Under his leadership, the Department was awarded the Punta Gorda 
Chamber of Commerce Small Business award as well as a number of other 
well-deserved accolades. Additionally, he will be sworn in as the 
President of the Florida Police Chief's Association, which is but a 
small testament of his leadership ability. As a member of Congress, it 
has been my pleasure to work with Butch professionally and get to know 
him personally.
   Mr. Speaker, I speak for the Charlotte County Community as we say 
farewell to Butch and wish him the best of luck as he joins Coconut 
Creek Police Department, they are truly lucky to have him.

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