[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 77 (Friday, May 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E403]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE AND CAREER OF CHIEF HAROLD DAVID ROSSMAN, JR., 
                  OF THE LAKE ORION POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 5, 2023

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the retirement of 
Chief Harold David Rossman, Jr., who has dedicated his life to serving 
the people of the Lake Orion community and of our great state.
  Harold began his police career in 1987 as a reserve police officer in 
Lake Orion, and over the years, he also served Almont and Clarkston as 
a part-time officer. Chief Rossman began his full-time career in law 
enforcement with the Wayne County Sheriffs Office in 1995 while he was 
still part-time with the Lake Orion Police Department. Chief Rossman 
became a full-time police officer in Lake Orion that same year, was 
promoted to lieutenant in 2001, and after almost 20 years of 
distinguished service, was tapped for chief of police.
  Chief Rossman's selfless and tireless dedication to law enforcement 
and the safety of our community serves as an inspiration to all of us 
who value public safety.
  One of the most fundamental services in any community is law 
enforcement. Throughout his extensive career, Harold Rossman accepted 
great responsibility and faced many unique challenges requiring 
courage, preparation, and skill. In his service, Chief Rossman has 
guided Lake Orion through many new pressures to the balance of public 
safety and the rights of individuals. His distinguished leadership, 
coupled with his integrity, professionalism, and kind presence 
throughout the community, has earned him well-deserved appreciation and 
respect. Chief Rossman's extraordinary tenure in public service is 
something we should all be proud of.
  Beyond his service as a dedicated law enforcement officer, Chief 
Rossman deeply enjoys NASCAR, spending time with his grandchildren, and 
interacting with the Lake Orion community.
  I know that the Lake Orion Police Department and the wider community 
will miss his presence as chief. Chief Rossman's legacy will 
undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of law enforcement 
officers and community leaders. I look forward to his continued 
presence as he navigates the reward of retirement.
  On behalf of the people of Michigan's Ninth District, I want to thank 
Harold David Rossman, Jr., for his tireless dedication and service to 
our communities. We wish him all the best in his retirement, and we 
know that he will continue to be a great resource to our community in 
whatever capacity he chooses to serve.

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