[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27765]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MR. JOSEPH STACHON

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2005

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege, as a U.S. 
Representative, to acknowledge my constituent, Mr. Joseph Stachon, on 
his retirement from the Chicago Police Department, after serving a 
loyal career of 30 years with the force.
  Not only a dutiful police officer, Joe Stachon has been a loving 
husband to his wife Barbara, and a loving father to his three children, 
Joseph, Julie and Jon, and most recently a new title of grandfather--
one he will cherish the most, I am sure.
  Joseph Stachon has lived his adult life dedicated to protecting his 
Nation, his city and his fellow veterans proudly. Joe served in the 
United States Army from 1968 to 1969 in the turbulent Vietnam war and 
earned the distinguished Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals for his 
courage and valor. After the war, he then started at the Chicago Police 
Department, working 12 years in the 12th, 2nd and 14th districts of 
Chicago. It was that experience and endless training that earned Joe 
his last 18 years with the forensic division of the Chicago Police 
Department.
  His contribution to his fellow man doesn't stop there. Joe joined 
Johnson-Phelps VFW Post No. 5220 in Oak Lawn and, when asked, served 
five times as their post commander. His dedication to his fellow 
veterans continued as he served as the Third District commander and was 
a member of the VFW's State of Illinois Ways and Means Committee.
  It is fitting this evening that Joseph Stachon be remembered as a 
loyal brother in the Chicago Police Department, a compassionate comrade 
to his fellow veterans and last but not least, a devoted husband and 
father to his wife and family. Joe, you have continually shared your 
time with many, have accomplished your life's achievements; it is time 
now to sit back and enjoy these memories with your family.
  It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the lifetime achievements 
of Mr. Joseph Stachon. I ask that my colleagues join with me in 
honoring this fine individual on his great service to our Nation and 
his community and wish Joseph great things as he celebrates the 
commencement of a new chapter in his life.

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