[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6588]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING RETIRING SUISUN CITY POLICE CHIEF RON FORSYTHE

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2007

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Suisun City Police 
Chief Ron Forsythe, who after nearly 30 years of service to the 
community of Suisun City has retired from the Suisun City Police 
Department.
  Chief Ron Forsythe has unselfishly served his community with great 
dedication and pride, and will leave the department with special 
recognition and with the highest commendation.
  Chief Forsythe began his professional career in 1973, as a student 
aide in the Daily Republic newsroom, eventually being promoted to 
reporter and photographer.
  His time spent in the newsroom piqued his interest in law 
enforcement. In 1977, he became a dispatcher and reserve police officer 
for the Suisun City Police Department. Working his way up the ranks, 
Chief Forsythe was promoted to chief of police in 1993.
  During his career in Suisun City, Chief Forsythe was known for his 
innovative and forward thinking policies. He took leadership roles in 
introducing technology, such as automation and car-mounted computers to 
the department.
  Chief Forsythe also instituted the first ``citizen police academy'' 
in the county and later introduced the first ``teen academy'' in the 
country. Moreover, Chief Forsythe's role in implementing community 
policing in Suisun City played a key role in turning around a city that 
was once considered the worst city in the bay area to live in.
  Police Chief Ron Forsythe has served the citizens of Suisun City with 
great distinction, evidenced by policing policies that have served as 
nationwide models and the numerous State and national awards the 
department received.
  As Chief Ron Forsythe retires from the Suisun City Police Department, 
I would like to thank him, and his partner, Matthew Forsythe, for his 
record of service and concern for the protection of life and property 
in the local community, and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success in his future endeavors.

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