[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19348]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING MICHAEL ``MIKE'' WALKER OF LOWER LAKE, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
California Highway patrolman, Michael ``Mike'' Walker of Lower Lake, 
California as he retires from 33 years of public service.
  Born in Vallejo, California, and raised nearby in Benicia, Mike 
learned at an early age the importance of public service and the 
necessity of helping others. Compelled to serve our country, he 
enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1972. He served as an instructor 
teaching jungle survival techniques overseas. His hard work and 
commitment were duly noted as he earned four promotions during his 3 
years in the United States Marine Corps.
  In 1975, Mike joined the Benicia Police Department as a reserve 
officer. One year later, he transferred to the Alameda County Sheriff's 
Department where he served as Deputy Sheriff. Three years later, in 
1978, he joined the California Highway Patrol and went through the 
academy in Sacramento. Upon graduation Officer Walker was assigned to 
the Glendale law enforcement team. In 1980 he transferred to Newhall 
and in 1984 to Clear Lake where he has spent the past 21 years serving 
the citizens of Lake County.
  Officer Walker served as an instructor, training and arming his 
fellow officers with the proper knowledge and skills needed for 
fieldwork, including physical methods of arrest and advanced accident 
investigation.
  Officer Walker is a kindhearted man, who has selflessly devoted his 
life to helping others. He is revered throughout Lake County as someone 
always willing to lend a hand wherever it is needed.
  In retirement, Mike and his beloved wife of 29 years, Dorrie, plan on 
spending more time with their children, Christopher and Patricia, and 
their 2 grandchildren, Denim and Katie.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, it is appropriate that we honor and thank 
California Highway Patrolman Michael ``Mike'' Walker for his hard work 
and dedication to public service and extend our best wishes to him in 
retirement.

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