[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 763]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF CAPTAIN DAVID MARTIN KARASEK FROM 
                       THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today in recognition of Captain 
David Martin Karasek upon his retirement from the Florida Highway 
Patrol.
  Captain Karasek's commitment to his country and community spans 
several decades. After serving in the United States Air Force for six 
years, Captain Karasek attended the Florida Highway Patrol Training 
Academy where he was appointed State Trooper on January 9, 1978. For 
over 10 years, Captain Karasek served various communities in the State 
of Florida and attained numerous promotions. In 1990, Lieutenant 
Karasek transferred to the Florida Highway Patrol Training Academy 
where his experience and dedication made him instrumental in the 
fashioning of future State Troopers. A year later, Lieutenant Karasek 
was promoted to Captain and District Commander, where he has served for 
almost 17 years.
  Throughout his 30 year career with the Florida Highway Patrol, 
Captain Karasek has been awarded Trooper of the Month on six separate 
occasions, and in 1981 he was elected Exchange Club Trooper of the 
Year. From 1992 to 1994, Captain Karasek served as Vice President of 
the First Judicial Circuit Law Enforcement Association. Escambia County 
and Northwest Florida communities are deeply indebted to Captain 
Karasek, whose continual commitment provided safety and security for 
our roads in Florida.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
honor Captain David Martin Karasek for his enduring allegiance to the 
State of Florida and our great Nation.

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