[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 65 (Thursday, April 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E307]
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          HONORING THE CAREER OF POLICE CHIEF KERRY L. HOOVER

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2025

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Martinsburg Police Chief Kerry L. Hoover, who is retiring on May 2, 
2025, after a distinguished 37-year career with the Martinsburg Police 
Department in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
  A native of Martinsburg and graduate of Central High School, Chief 
Hoover began his career with the Martinsburg Police Department as a 
patrolman in 1988. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1990 and chief of 
police in 2002.
  At 6 feet, 8 inches tall, Chief Hoover is someone who everyone in 
Martinsburg looked up to, both literally and figuratively. Tributes to 
Chief Hoover have echoed universal respect and praise for his 
leadership and gratitude for his enduring commitment to maintaining the 
highest professional standards of law enforcement.
  Joining with the citizens of Martinsburg, I express appreciation to 
Chief Hoover for outstanding service that has been central to the 
community's collective sense of safety and security throughout his 
tenure.
  On behalf of everyone in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, 
I congratulate Police Chief Kerry Hoover on his retirement and express 
fond wishes for joy and contentment in all future endeavors.

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