[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23650]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 A PROCLAMATION HONORING OFFICER BILL CLEVELAND ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
                RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. CAPITOL POLICE

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  Whereas, Officer Bill Cleveland is retiring from the United States 
Capitol Police after 30 years of exemplary service;
  Whereas, Officer Cleveland served his country in the Armed Forces 
during the Vietnam War and served his community of Alexandria as a 
respected member of the City Council for over 10 years;
  Whereas, Officer Cleveland has been among the most well-liked and 
well-respected officers of the United States Capitol Police for his 
good humor and dedication to his job;
  Whereas, Officer Cleveland will be deeply missed by many Members of 
Congress, their staffs, and his fellow officers.
  Therefore, I join with my fellow Members of Congress, their staffs, 
and his fellow officers at the United States Capitol Police in thanking 
Officer Bill Cleveland for his 30 years of service to the Capitol Hill 
community and wish him the very best on the occasion of his retirement.

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