[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21915]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER MUZAFFAR SIDDIQI

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2005

  Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, on October 1, 2005, the National Association of 
Police Organizations will honor law enforcement agencies and officers 
at the 12th Annual Top Cops Awards Ceremony here in Washington, DC. 
Officer Muzaffar Siddiqi of the Houston Police Department, a great man 
whom I have the privilege of knowing personally, is receiving an award 
at this prestigious event, and I join the city of Houston and all 
Texans in honoring this outstanding achievement.
  As a former prosecutor and criminal court judge in Houston, TX, I 
have had a longstanding relationship with the Houston Police 
Department. I have witnessed many great works by police officers in 
Houston and the surrounding communities, and I can say without 
hesitation that Officer Siddiqi's record of service is exemplary. 
Having previously been named Houston Police Department Officer of the 
Year, Officer Siddiqi has received high honors throughout his career. 
His service has been recognized at all levels: city, State and Federal.
  Before working for the Houston Police Department, Officer Siddiqi 
served as a police officer in Karachi, Pakistan. Since joining HPD, he 
has been a great asset in building positive relationships between law 
enforcement and Houston's South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. 
His work has been invaluable, and the people of Houston are fortunate 
to have a public servant of his caliber in uniform. As he honors the 
city of Houston with his service, Mr. Speaker, we must honor the 
selfless work of Officer Muzaffar Siddiqi.

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