[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1713-E1714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING WILLIAM RATLIFF ON HIS PROMOTION TO ASSISTANT POLICE 
                                 CHIEF

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                           HON. BRENDA JONES

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Ms. JONES of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor my 
constituent William ``Bill'' Ratliff for his commitment to public 
service and congratulate him on being named Assistant Chief of Police 
at Inkster's Police Department.
  In 1987, while still attending high school, Mr. Ratliff got an early 
start to a career in public service as a Police Explorer for the 
Inkster Police Department. In 1991, he joined the Inkster Police 
Department as a Communications Assistant and Dispatcher. Mr. Ratliff 
excelled in that capacity and was rewarded with a promotion to 
Ordinance Officer.
  In 1995, Mr. Ratliff would join the Detroit Police Department as 
their Spokesperson. He would remain with the department until he left 
for a private sector job in public relations.

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  In 2004, the Michigan Senate recognized Mr. Ratliff for courageous 
actions in donating a kidney to his best friend Omie Smith.
  Mr. Ratliff's affinity for public service would eventually lead him 
back to public service. In 2006, he was named Chief of Staff for a 
Detroit City Council Member. A year later, he would return to his 
roots, becoming Inkster Police Department's Director of Emergency 
Management and Chief of Auxiliary Police.
  In 2010, as a police officer, Mr. Ratliff was assigned to community 
policing. In 2014, his relentless hard work and tireless dedicated to 
ensuring public safety while taking heed to the needs of the community 
led to his promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Just two years later, he 
would be promoted again to Commander.
  In 2018, Mr. Ratliff's commitment to service and public safety would 
be rewarded with a promotion to Assistant Chief of Police of Inkster's 
Police Department.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Assistant 
Chief of Police William ``Bill'' Ratliff on his well-earned promotion 
and over two decades of selfless service to the people of Southeast 
Michigan.

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