[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19727]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                IN HONOR OF PATROL OFFICER JIM BENEDICT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 12, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements and 
dedicated service of Patrol Officer Jim Benedict after his 32 years of 
service to the city of Cleveland.
  Officer Benedict has served as a model officer for the city of 
Cleveland; he has remained steadfast in his convictions and principles. 
He has served his city and Nation with great dignity and honor, and has 
gained and earned the respect of his fellow man.
  Throughout his term of service, Officer Benedict has served the force 
and city in countless capacities. His love of justice drove him to 
great lengths to uphold the law.
  Officer Benedict served the Cleveland force for 32 years. During his 
entire term of service he was called a close friend and a true public 
servant. His selfless service earned him the respect of all his 
colleagues.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and recognizing Officer Jim 
Benedict for 32 years of dedicated and selfless service to the 
Cleveland community.

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