[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 122 (Tuesday, July 13, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING POLICE CHIEF MATT BURNS

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                           HON. DUSTY JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2021

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor Police Chief Matt Burns for his 25 years of service with the 
Sioux Falls Police Department.
  Chief Burns' career with the Sioux Falls Police Department began in 
1996 as a patrol officer. He later went on to serve as a SWAT team 
member, detective, lieutenant, and assistant chief. In 2015, Burns 
became chief of police.
  During his honorable career, Burns has spearheaded several key 
initiatives including promoting, designing, and funding the New Public 
Safety Training Center and leading the effort to host remote Basic 
Certification Academy classes.
  Despite the many challenges the city of Sioux Falls has faced in 
recent years, I am grateful for Burns' leadership in keeping the 
community of Sioux Falls safe.
  I commend Chief Burns for his outstanding record of service, hard 
work, and leadership. I extend my deepest congratulations to him on his 
well-earned retirement.

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