[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 36 (Wednesday, March 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CHIEF STEPHAN B. WILDER

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                         HON. JAMES B. RENACCI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2017

  Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Stephan B. 
Wilder, Chief of Police for North Canton, Ohio, who is now retiring 
after 36 years of service to the city. Chief Wilder began his law 
enforcement career with the city in 1981 as an unpaid auxiliary 
officer. Two years later, he was hired as a part time patrolman, and 
his full time service to the citizens of North Canton began in 1986. He 
was promoted to lieutenant in 1996 and became Chief of Police on May 
29, 2011.
   Before serving the City of North Canton, Chief Wilder was a graduate 
of Glenwood High School and Kent State University, where he studied 
Criminal Justice. He went on to obtain his Master's in Criminal Justice 
Administration from Tiffin University, and his education also includes 
studies at Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of 
Police and Command, as well as the Ohio Police Association of Chiefs of 
Police Executive Leadership College.
   In addition to serving his community in a law enforcement capacity, 
Chief Wilder has also served North Canton through his active 
participation in many civic and professional organizations. He has held 
positions and honors with the North Canton YMCA, North Canton Chamber 
of Commerce, Junior Achievement, Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, Ohio 
Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police, 
Stark County Police Chiefs Association, and Boy Scouts of America 
Buckeye Council. He has been active with the Boy Scouts since he became 
an Eagle Scout in 1967.
   Throughout his career, Chief Wilder has received numerous rewards 
and honors. He has been honored with the Franklin M. Kremi Leadership 
Award by Northwestern University and by the Plain Local Schools 
Foundation and Alumni Association Hall of Distinction.
   This week, the City of North Canton celebrates Chief Wilder's 
distinguished career and his retirement. I offer my congratulations to 
Chief Wilder on his retirement and thank him for his years of service. 
North Canton and I are grateful to him for everything he has done as a 
member of the city's law enforcement and as a leader in the community. 
I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in paying tribute to a 
valued public servant and wishing him a happy retirement.

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