[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12061]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING DETECTIVE JEFFREY K. SWINDOL

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 2009

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to 
honor Detective Jeffrey Swindol for being selected as the Bartlett 
Police Department's 2008 Officer of the Year.
  Since joining the Bartlett Police Department in 1998, Detective 
Swindol has made an immediate impact in a police force through his 
professionalism and loyalty to the Bartlett community. It is through 
Detective Swindol's chosen career path that is a testament of the 
values that were instilled in him by his parents and family members. 
Detective Swindol displays his leadership that is expected during 
investigations for illegal sales, distribution of narcotics as well as 
other substances.
  On April 1, 2007, Detective Swindol was promoted and began utilizing 
his talents on the Bartlett Police Department's Narcotic Unit. 
Detective Swindol has displayed his ability to adapt, overcome 
obstacles, and thrive under pressure. His dedication and diligent work 
with the unit even led to the seizure of $62,000.00 cash as well as the 
suspect. Detective Swindol was an integral part in this investigation, 
which deserves the credit for one of the largest cash seizures in the 
department's history. I can proudly say that all of this hard work paid 
off. I commend Detective Swindol for his exemplary example of 
dedication and service. I have no doubt that Detective Swindol's hard 
work has improved the lives of everyone that calls the City of Bartlett 
their home.
  Please join me in honoring Jeffrey Swindol and wishing him and his 
family the best on this well-deserved award.

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