[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13280]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF RON ACE FOR HIS 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 
                       CONCORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 20, 2005

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, my colleague, Mrs. 
Tauscher and I, rise to pay tribute to Chief Ron Ace who is retiring 
from the City of Concord Police Department after 30 years of serving 
the residents of Concord and the entire region.
  Ron Ace began his career in public service even before his work with 
the Concord Police Department when he served in the U.S. Marine Corps 
from 1967 to 1971. As a Marine, he served a tour of duty in Viet Nam in 
1969, attached to a Huey Gunship helicopter squadron as a door-gunner.
  Chief Ace began his distinguished career with the City of Concord 
Police Department in 1975, having previously served as a Deputy Sheriff 
with Alameda County. In 1985, Ron Ace was promoted to Police Sergeant. 
Ten years later he became a Lieutenant, and in 1998, he was promoted to 
Captain.
  In 1999, Ron Ace was promoted to Police Chief for the City of 
Concord. As Chief, he has been instrumental in helping the Police 
Department become recognized throughout the country as a model law 
enforcement agency.
  During his tenure, Chief Ace helped to develop and advance the 
Department's generalist model of community policing. This approach has 
worked to support collaboration among police officers, residents, and 
civic leaders to ensure the safety of residents and the individuals who 
work to protect the City. Chief Ace's efforts have resulted in an 
integrated philosophy of community policing that is visible throughout 
the entire community.
  Chief Ace maintains membership in several peace officer associations 
and he is currently serving his second term as a Commissioner for the 
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
  Chief Ace's work and commitment to Concord has been recognized by the 
Association of California School Administrators and the Northern 
California Juvenile Officer's Association. He also received the 
Warrington Stokes Award for Child Abuse Prevention.
  Ron Ace has lived in Concord with his wife Carol and daughter Susan 
for more than 25 years. As a resident, he has gone far and beyond his 
professional responsibilities and served as an outstanding member of 
the Concord community. He has been active in school activities, youth 
sports and community organizations.
  For 30 years, Chief Ron Ace has served the Concord Police Department 
and surrounding community. His hard work has improved the safety of the 
City, the community as a whole, and ensured an enduring legacy of 
public service in Concord. Today, we are proud to commend him for his 
service to the community, his dedication to duty and his commitment to 
the people of Concord.

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