[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1916]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE OF POLICE COMMANDER OF 
           THE EL CERRITO POLICE DEPARTMENT KENNETH S. MOSBY

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2006

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker rise to recognize the exceptional value of 
Commander Kenneth S. Mosby's long and notable career. Kenneth has 
served Contra Costa County and the City of El Cerrito with great 
distinction and in retiring from his position as a Police Commander 
brings to close a career with local Law Enforcement Agencies Department 
that spans 29 years.
  Kenneth S. Mosby began his law enforcement career with the Richmond 
Unified School District as a security officer in 1976. Four years later 
Kenneth joined the El Cerrito police department where he has served 
with distinction. During his tenure, he married Cheryl and together 
they are raising their son, Kevin.
  While with the El Cerrito Police department Kenneth served in a 
number of different roles. He worked as a Major Crime Scene Evidence 
Technician; a Field Training Officer and a Forgery Detective. He also 
served as a Narcotics/Intelligence Officer where he notably 
participated in the state wide marijuana eradication programs in the 
summers of 1984 and 1985. Having performed these duties with great 
technical competence, efficiency and distinction, Kenneth was promoted 
to the rank of Sergeant in 1991 and to Detective Sergeant in 1995.
  After his many years of dedicated service, Kenneth was promoted to 
the rank of Commander in 1997. As Police Commander of the El Cerrito 
Police Department, Kenneth has served his community with great 
dedication and pride and upon the occasion of his retirement is 
deserving of special recognition and the highest commendation.
  Mr. Speaker, I take great pride and pleasure in drawing special 
public attention to Commander Kenneth S. Mosby and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success in his future endeavors.

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