[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E463]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING CHIEF BRIAN HILL'S RETIREMENT

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 2024

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Gerrish Township 
Chief of Police, Brian A. Hill, for his forty-two years of service in 
law enforcement and wish him the best in his much-deserved retirement.
  Chief Brian Hill attended Kirtland Community College from 1980 to 
1982 where he earned an Associate's Degree in the Applied Science of 
Police Administration. Upon graduation from college in May of 1982, 
Chief Hill was hired by the Gerrish Township Police Department as a 
Road Patrol Officer.
  His contribution to the Gerrish Township Police Department has led 
him to receive 7 Departmental Commendations/Citations for excellent 
investigative work as well as a Life-Saving Award for the use of a 
Department Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save a heart 
attack victim. For his unwavering courage and work ethic, Chief Hill 
received a promotion to Sergeant in 1994.
  As a Sergeant in 2004, he was appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the 
Roscommon County COOR Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence. 
Chief Hill was then promoted from Sergeant to the office of Chief of 
Police on September 9, 2006.
  For his exemplary leadership and service, Chief Hill was awarded the 
``Crime Fighter Award'' in 2013 by the Fight Crime, Invest in Kids, 
Michigan organization for his role in fighting for Early Child 
Education appropriations from both Washington D.C. and our State 
Capital.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Gerrish Township Police 
Chief, Brian A. Hill, for his four-plus decades of service and wish him 
well in his retirement.

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