[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING THOMAS FRAZIER

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                          HON. SAM T. LICCARDO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2025

  Mr. LICCARDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and 
contributions of U.S. Army Intelligence Officer and Vietnam veteran 
Thomas Frazier, a model of service.
  Tom dedicated his life to law enforcement, public safety, and 
community service. His life was defined by his kindness, dedication, 
and quiet strength that touched all who knew him. His service to the 
San Jose Police Department, the Bay Area as a whole, and the United 
States will continue to inspire those he left behind.
  As a decorated U.S. Army veteran, Tom's service was recognized with a 
Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Combat Infantryman's Badge. He attended San 
Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science and a 
Master of Science degree. Tom dedicated his life to public service, 
launched his career with the San Jose Police Department while in 
college, and rose through the ranks to become Deputy Chief of Police.
  In 1994, Tom was appointed Police Commissioner of the Baltimore 
Police Department, overseeing more than 3,000 officers and 600 civilian 
personnel. He also served as President of the Board of the Police 
Executive Research Forum, advancing innovation in law enforcement 
nationally and globally. A few years later, Tom served as Director of 
the Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services in the U.S. 
Department of Justice, where he oversaw the hiring of 100,000 new 
police officers nationwide. He also served as Executive Director of the 
Major Cities Chiefs Association for ten years. He led a consulting 
company that served a diverse clientele, including the Department of 
Homeland Security, NASA, Johns Hopkins University, and various cities 
across the Nation.
  Tom also dedicated time to education and community service. He spent 
years teaching hostage negotiation techniques throughout the United 
States and Canada. While doing so, he collected police patches given to 
him by those he taught. He also lectured at Johns Hopkins University, 
mentoring future leaders in public safety and organizational 
leadership. Tom coached youth soccer teams in Los Gatos and Baltimore, 
in addition to coaching the San Jose Police soccer teams. He generously 
contributed to local projects through his involvement with Rotary in 
Petaluma and Novato.
  Most importantly, Tom was a devoted father of three children and a 
grandfather to six. He will be remembered for his warm smile, easy 
laugh, unwavering integrity, and generous spirit. May his enduring 
commitment to education, public safety, and love of country serve as a 
guiding light for future generations.

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