[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13181]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF STAN W. BURCHARDT

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                          HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2008

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sheriff Stan W. 
Burchardt of the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office for interrupting a 
breaking and entering incident in Pittsford, Michigan and arresting the 
suspect. It is with great pride that I congratulate Sheriff Burchardt 
on behalf of all of those who have benefited from his dedicated service 
to Hillsdale County and his proven ability to protect its citizens.
  On May 23, 2008 at approximately 1:15 A.M., Sheriff Stan Burchardt 
was awoken by a noise outside his residence in Pittsford. Upon hearing 
the noise, the Sheriff exited his home and positioned himself outside 
in the dark for approximately five minutes. Sheriff Burchardt soon 
observed a subject running from his next door neighbor's house, heading 
toward Pittsford Tire & Gas Company. The suspect, wearing a ski mask 
and camouflage clothing, ran to the main entrance of the building and 
broke in through the front door.
  Sheriff Burchardt immediately ran from his residence to the front 
door of the business. He witnessed the subject walk behind the counter 
and place items into a backpack. After identifying himself, Sheriff 
Burchardt proceeded to arrest the suspect. He held the suspect at bay 
and called a patrol unit using a telephone at the business. Deputies 
from Hillsdale County Sheriffs Office arrived on the scene and 
transported the suspect to the Hillsdale County jail where he was 
booked for breaking and entering.
  Sheriff Stan Burchardt has honorably served as Hillsdale County 
Sheriff for over 12 years and has a total of 29 years of law 
enforcement experience. While serving in this position, Sheriff 
Burchardt has significantly advanced the force by increasing training 
for staff members, establishing minimum physical agility standards for 
staff to meet, and graduating 23 student cadets representing many 
schools within Hillsdale County. Continually engaged in the community, 
the Sheriff has sponsored many successful outreach programs to train in 
areas such as school safety, senior citizen protection, and 
methamphetamine awareness. Sheriff Burchardt is highly respected 
throughout the community for his proven law enforcement leadership and 
reputation for honor and integrity.
  Madam, Speaker, today I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
Sheriff Stan W. Burchardt of the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office for 
his brave actions and esteemed leadership. The Sheriff's arrest of the 
suspect will undoubtedly make criminals think twice, lower breaking and 
entering incidents in the area and ease the minds of many throughout 
the community. May others know of my high regard for his outstanding 
performance and honorable service to Hillsdale County, as well as my 
best wishes for Sheriff Stan Burchardt in the future.

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