[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18468]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OHIO STATE HIGHWAY 
                                 PATROL

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                         HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2008

  Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker:
  Whereas, the dedicated members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol have 
served the residents of the state of Ohio with distinction and honor 
for 75 years; and
  Whereas, the members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol serve their 
communities and the state of Ohio with honor and dignity, often putting 
themselves in harm's way to protect, defend, and serve the residents of 
this state and for this they should be commended; and
  Whereas, when the Patrol was first instituted in 1933 there were 60 
trained officers with six cars and 54 motorcycles. Today, the patrol 
has 1,500 sworn officers trained at the Patrol's Academy in Columbus 
and more than 1,000 professional and non-sworn staff; and
  Whereas, they prepare to commemorate the milestone of 75 years with a 
celebration recognizing the Patrol's past accomplishments and years of 
dedicated service; now, therefore, be it
  Resolved that along with friends, family, and the residents of the 
18th Congressional District, I commend the Ohio State Highway Patrol 
for 75 years of unwavering commitment, and great dedication to the 
residents of the state of Ohio. With great appreciation and respect, we 
recognize the tremendous impact the past and present officers have had 
in the community and the state.

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