[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E310]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    IN RECOGNITION OF HONORARY TAYLOR AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER DAVE 
                GORGON'S SERVICE TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2018

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
distinguished public service of Dave Gorgon. He has enriched our 
community through his positive leadership.
  Established in 1962 as a volunteer civil defense organization to 
assist the Taylor Police Department, the Taylor Auxiliary Police play a 
key role in safeguarding the public. In addition to helping the full-
time police department staff community events like high school sports 
events and assisting with regular police patrols, the auxiliary police 
also serve as a reserve force to assist the City of Taylor in the event 
of a disaster or emergency situation. Additionally, the auxiliary has 
partnered with the city to further crime prevention initiatives, 
including Taylor on Watch, an education and outreach program that 
shares best practices for neighborhood and community safety. These 
initiatives and the service of officers are well documented by Dave 
Gorgon, a photographer with the City of Taylor.
  Mr. Gorgon is a well-loved member of our local community who is known 
for his passion and leadership. Known around Downriver as ``Mr. 
Taylor,'' he has served the city in various capacities, including as an 
interim member of the Taylor City Council and as a reporter and 
photographer for the Southgate News-Herald. Those who know Mr. Gorgon 
laud him as a special person who is always willing to go out of the way 
to make someone feel special. and positively impact their day. He is a 
strong supporter of both the Taylor Police Department and the Taylor 
Auxiliary Police Department and often attends events to take photos of 
the departments in action and share the good work being done by local 
officers. Taylor Auxiliary officers credit Mr. Gorgon as a positive 
force for the community and an irreplaceable member of the department. 
He is truly deserving of being named an Honorary Taylor Auxiliary 
Police Officer; we are grateful for his lifetime of service and 
positivity and look forward to his continued contributions to the 
Downrivers in the years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Dave 
Gorgon for his years of commitment to the community that he loves. His 
passion and dedicated service have bettered Taylor for years to come.

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