[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21563]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING OFFICER BERVIN SMITH

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 2009

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate 
Officer Bervin Smith of the NE Dallas Police Division for winning the 
prestigious Officer of the Year award.
  According to his peers, by his own desires Officer Smith organized 
the current DPD-NE Volunteer Committee. This committee which is now a 
viable organization with over 14 members is already meeting with Deputy 
Chief Lawrence at the NE Police Division on a monthly basis at the NE 
station to discuss and reactivate volunteers on a list that is over 
1,000 names in the NE Division area. Deputy Chief Lawrence is very 
supportive of this group and is working with them to reduce crime in 
the NE area.
  Officer Smith is a dedicated officer who wants to do his job the best 
that he can.
  It is a privilege to recognize him for a job well done. I am certain 
that he will continue to touch the lives of many in his community. It 
is a great honor to commend Officer Smith in the United States 
Congress, and I wish him continued success.

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