[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12000]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING CAPTAIN WILLIAM MICHAEL CARD

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain William Michael 
Card for his 32-year career in civil service with the Capitola Police 
Department.
  Captain Card is retiring as Police Captain to accept the Chief of 
Police in position in Sheridan, Wyoming. Captain Card moved to Santa 
Cruz with his family in 1957, and attended various local schools, 
eventually graduating from San Lorenzo Valley High School and 
continuing his education at Cabrillo Community College and the Monterey 
College of Law.
  Captain Card's successful career was underlined by his commitment to 
open communication with employees, citizens and the media. 
Additionally, his foresight aided in the development of a positive 
police service image by implementing a community oriented policing 
philosophy. As Police Captain, Card developed and managed several 
community programs and activities. He has a successful management 
record of improving employee productivity, morale and organizational 
efficiency. He was elected as Capitola's Police Officer of the Year in 
1986 after receiving many commendations from staff and citizens.
  Aside from his duties with the Police Department, Captain Card worked 
as a consultant to Cyrun Corporation, aiding them in the development of 
a complete software system for policing agencies. He was also a 
Research Associate of the BOTEC Analysis Corporation where he managed a 
six-month study on crime and drug importation in Puerto Rico.
  Mr. Speaker, I join the Capitola Police Department in thanking 
Captain William Michael Card for his years of dedicated civil service 
and wishing him the best of luck in his further endeavors.

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