[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E42]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING CHIEF DANIEL STEERE ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2020

  Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary 
career of Daniel Steere, Chief of Police at the Grandville City Police 
Department. I would like to express my appreciation to Chief Steere for 
over 37 years of dedicated services to West Michigan and our nation.
  Chief Steere's career in law enforcement began in 1982 when he 
entered the Tampa Police Department Recruit Academy. After graduation, 
he quickly rose to become a Field Training Officer. Wanting to be 
closer to family, he moved back to Michigan in 1985, and soon after, 
found his professional home in the Grandville Police Department. In 
1989, Chief Steere became the department's first vice detective and 
later would serve as the department's first officer assigned to a 
collaborative drug team.
  In 1993, Dan was promoted to Sergeant and was tasked with overseeing 
the training program for new officers. Beginning in 1996, he became the 
department's Detective Sergeant and served in that position until his 
elevation to Deputy Chief in 2008. He served with distinction as Deputy 
Chief until being promoted to Chief in 2012.
  Under Chief Steere's leadership, the department expanded to 26 sworn 
officers and added a second School Resource Officer position. 
Additionally, Chief Steere oversaw a department-wide rebrand, including 
new uniforms and patches for all officers. Exemplifying his successes, 
Chief Steere spent countless hours each year with the City Parks and 
Recreation Board to ensure the well-known July 4th celebrations 
occurred safely and successfully year after year.
  Throughout his distinguished career, Chief Steere served with 
impeccable integrity even when it proved difficult. Aside from 
dedicating his life to public service, Chief Steere has proudly served 
as an active participant in our West Michigan community. He gives back 
by volunteering his time with Rotary International, the YMCA, the Grand 
Rapids Community College Police Academy Advisory Board, and the Kent 
Country Corrections Board. None of the above would be possible without 
the support of his wife Julie, and now adult children Elizabeth, Adam 
and Emily.
  It is because of the leadership and dedication of community members 
such as Chief Daniel Steere that I am especially proud to serve 
Michigan's 2nd Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to 
again formally congratulate Chief Steere on his well-deserved 
retirement and thank him for his service to West Michigan and our 
nation.

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