[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1777-1778]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES CURTIS JOHNSON ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2007

  Mr. HASTERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Charles 
Curtis Johnson on his retirement from the United States Capitol Police. 
With devotion, professionalism, and expertise, from September 16, 1974, 
until his retirement on December 31, 2006, Sergeant Johnson, or ``CC'' 
as he is called by his friends, has fulfilled the mission of the United 
States Capitol Police to protect the Congress, its legislative 
processes, Members, employees, visitors, and facilities from crime, 
disruption, or terrorism. I would like to wish him and his family all 
the best as he embarks upon this new chapter of his life. He will be 
truly missed.
  Sergeant Johnson was first assigned to the Capitol Division and 
served there as an officer

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for 14 years, performing various law enforcement duties and assisting 
Members of Congress, congressional staff, and the general public. In 
1998, he was promoted to sergeant and, for 3 years, supervised officers 
in and around the House and Senate Chambers. In 1992, he was assigned 
to the First Responder Unit and supervised the officers assigned to the 
outside of the Capitol as well as serving as the administrative 
sergeant.
  In 2004, Sergeant Johnson earned a post as one of the supervisors of 
the U.S. Capitol Police Horse Mounted Unit. In addition to undergoing 
the rigorous training and maintenance of skills required of all members 
of this elite unit, Sergeant Johnson also supervised and directed all 
operations of the unit, including maintaining the unit's budget and 
equipment procurement. With the loss of the unit in 2005, Sergeant 
Johnson moved to the Patrol/Mobile Response Division and used his 
considerable expertise and institutional knowledge to supervise and 
direct the patrol officers within the Capitol Police primary and 
extended jurisdictions. A tireless performer and distinguished law 
enforcement professional, Sergeant Johnson deserves the admiration of 
all who come into contact with him.
  In addition to his commitment to the U.S. Capitol Police, Sergeant 
Johnson is the devoted husband of fellow USCP member Captain Shirley Jo 
Johnson, and the proud father of three daughters and one son: Angie, 
Becky, Rachael, and Daniel. He is also the proud ``Papa'' of three 
granddaughters and one grandson: Kiera, Sydney, Nate, and Kaylie. He is 
the proud father-in-law of Greg Lawrence.
  In his upcoming retirement, Sergeant Johnson plans on spending plenty 
of time with his family and is especially looking forward to 
``Grandbaby Day.'' Last, but certainly not least, he also plans to buy 
himself a horse so he can truly ride off into the sunset.
  Thank you, Sergeant Johnson, for your exceptional service to the 
United States Capitol Police, the Congress, and the American people, 
and congratulations on achieving this important milestone.

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