[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14463]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE RETIREMENT OF RICHARD A. GILTS AS PERRYSBURG 
                              POLICE CHIEF

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2009

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is with a great deal of pride that I pay 
a very special tribute to an outstanding Police Chief in the Fifth 
District of Ohio. Richard A. Gilts of Perrysburg, Ohio has been serving 
the area for Thirty-Nine years, where he was promoted as the Sixth 
Chief of Police of Perrysburg in 2003.
  Madam Speaker, there is no question that the safety of our citizens 
is vital. In January of 1976, when Richard was hired on to the 
Perrysburg Police Division, he rose through the ranks to become 
Sergeant in 1983 and Lieutenant in 1993. The safety of its citizens is 
of upmost importance to the city. Chief Gilts has demonstrated his 
commitment to this goal through his involvement in programs such as 
Safety Town, D.A.R.E., and the Perrysburg Police Foundation. Chief 
Gilts was an active member of Rotary International, having served as 
the President of the Perrysburg Rotary Chapter from 2005 to 2006.
  On August 12, 2004, Chief Gilts dedicated a new 26,000 square foot 
police facility, which replaced the 4800 square foot station that was 
constructed at the same location in 1965. On August 28, 2004, Chief 
Gilts and the Police Division assisted with operational matters during 
a visit by President George W. Bush at the historic Fort Meigs Memorial 
Park. In the week leading up to the event, Chief Gilts and the 
Department were consumed by logistical and tactical issues, such as 
procurement and placement of equipment and props, fencing, barriers, 
site and crowd security, medical assistance, personnel scheduling and 
perimeter security.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special 
tribute for the service of Chief Gilts. On behalf of the people of the 
Fifth District of Ohio, I wish Chief Gilts all of the best in his 
future endeavors.

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