[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E95]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING CHIEF WILLIAM D. LEIGHTY'S SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2025

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and give 
thanks to William D. Leighty for his 36 years in law enforcement, 
selflessly serving his community.
  Lancaster native William Leighty has served in law enforcement across 
the county. Beginning his career at the Lancaster County Sheriff's 
Office, he then served as a police officer with New Holland Borough and 
East Cocalico Township. In 1999, William Leighty became the Chief of 
Police of Clay Township, where he oversaw the merger of three police 
departments into the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police 
Department.
  In 2017, Chief Leighty returned to New Holland law enforcement as 
their Chief of Police. During his tenure, he built positive community 
relationships through his partnerships with local nonprofits and by 
organizing events like National Night Out.
  Once again, I want to thank Chief Leighty for his invaluable career 
serving and protecting Lancaster County communities. I wish him the 
best in his well-deserved retirement.

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