[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16933]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   A TRIBUTE TO DETECTIVE MATT EATON

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2000

  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate 
Detective Matt Eaton, of the Montclair, California Police Department, 
for earning the Montclair Chamber of Commerce 1999 Annual Achievement 
Award.
  Detective Eaton was hired as a full-time police officer in 1989, 
working the cornerstone of policing, patrol enforcement. Over the past 
eleven years, Detective Eaton has developed his highly specialized 
skills through training and daily experiences.
  Known for his energy and enthusiasm, Detective Eaton is quick to 
volunteer to help others with their tasks. He commits great effort and 
dedication to his job, often working late on his days off His vision 
and leadership led to the development of a county-wide standardized 
Crimes Against Children Protocol. However, Detective Eaton's dedication 
is not limited to the City of Montclair. He drafted a California State 
Assembly Bill designed to protect all residents from the invasion of 
concealed cameras.
  Detective Eaton has been recognized by Project Sister, Child 
Protective Services, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, San 
Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, and he has been honored by his 
own department as the recipient of their Annual Achievement Award.
  Detective Eaton's eleven years of exemplary service distinguishes him 
as a true American hero, worthy of this Congress' praise and gratitude.

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