[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 13897-13898]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF CLEVELAND POLICE OFFICER EMIL CIELEC

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Cleveland Police Officer Emil Cielec, a devoted husband, father, 
grandfather, friend to many and lifelong guardian and protector of the 
people of the City of Cleveland. Officer Cielec retired from the 
Cleveland Police Department less than two years ago. He left behind a 
legacy that will forever reflect excellence, honesty and bravery.
  Mr. Cielec was raised by parents who came to America from Poland in 
search of a better life for their family. Growing up on the west side 
of Cleveland as one of eleven children, he learned early on the 
significance of hard work and community. He lived his life in 
dedication to his family and to his Roman Catholic faith. Mr. Cielec 
graduated from Lincoln High School and then served our nation in the 
United States Army. He was working on the production line at General 
Motors when he learned that the City of Cleveland Police Department was 
hiring. He immediately applied and diligently studied for the test. In 
1957, Mr. Cielec was sworn in as a Cleveland Police officer and served 
with honor until his retirement in 2008.
  Officer Cielec had a stellar reputation as an officer who treated all 
people with dignity, fairness, and respect. He was tough, yet 
compassionate and honorable. During his tenure with the Cleveland 
Police Department, Officer Cielec saw twenty-two Police Chiefs come and 
go. He weathered many storms--on the streets and in City Hall. His 
reputation was known throughout the department, and he was often 
approached by other officers seeking his insight, wisdom and expertise.

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  Beyond the job, his family was his foundation and his greatest love. 
His devotion to his wife, Dorothy, to his sons, Kevin and Alan, to his 
daughter Sandy, and to his grandchildren was unconditional and 
unwavering.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Police Officer Emil Cielec, who lived life with great love and 
devotion to his family and to those he served. Officer Cielec's work 
made our Cleveland community a better place to live. He will be 
remembered and honored forever.

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