[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 193 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PROCLAMATION FOR DR. CEDRIC ALEXANDER

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 2017

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to include in the 
Record the following proclamation for Dr. Cedric Alexander:
  Whereas, Dr. Cedric Alexander is celebrating forty (40) years in law 
enforcement this year, and has provided stellar leadership as a Police 
Chief and Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Public Safety to DeKalb 
County and beyond; and
  Whereas, Dr. Alexander, has served passionately as a servant leader 
while pioneering and sustaining community policing, using his talents 
and skills as a vessel to ensure that justice and liberty finds its way 
to citizens from all walks of life; and
  Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious man has been recognized by his 
colleagues in law enforcement, he is president of the National 
Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, as well as, a 
national advocate for better policing; and
  Whereas, Dr. Alexander is an accomplished author who has published 
``The New Guardians: Policing in America's Communities for the 21st 
Century,'' which outlines the roles of police officers as guardians of 
public trust while providing the partnership needed to build 
communities; and
  Whereas, he retires today from his post as Deputy Chief Operating 
Officer for Public Safety, we are thankful that Dr. Alexander has 
utilized his leadership, education and talents to make a difference in 
the lives of countless people across our nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Dr. Cedric Alexander, as 
he celebrates his retirement after 40 years in law enforcement, and 
wish him well as he embarks upon his new endeavors;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
March 15, 2017 as Dr. Cedric Alexander Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 15th day of March, 2017.

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