[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10195]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          REID JOHNSON AND PAL

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of an 
enthusiastic public servant, someone who works tirelessly in our 
community, and who has a big heart for young people and a dedication to 
law enforcement. Reid Johnson, a King County Sheriff's Office Sergeant 
and the Executive Director of the Greater King County Police Activities 
League (GKCPAL), continues to make a remarkable difference in the lives 
of thousands of young people throughout King County.
  Madam Speaker, the GKCPAL is not an extension of the King County 
Sheriff's office. It is a chapter of the nationwide PAL program; in 
other words, everyone working on behalf of the GKCPAL is a volunteer. 
No one, Madam Speaker, gives more time than Reid. His name is now 
synonymous with law enforcement and public service in King County. He 
spends time at schools, gymnasiums, and local hangouts--anywhere young 
people may need guidance and direction. Reid is doing so much to make 
our community a better place, Madam Speaker, and I thank him for his 
service.
  The national PAL program is recognized by the Department of Justice 
as a juvenile delinquency reduction program. In King County, PAL gives 
young people a productive outlet through mentoring, music, and a 
variety of other activities. Reid doesn't sit in an office and direct 
these programs. He is constantly in engaging individuals and families, 
and developing new and unique ways to make a difference. Madam Speaker, 
I urge every one of my colleagues to support their local PAL chapter--
the programs available make a big difference in the lives of our young 
people, and to our overall public safety.
  Reid's work with PAL is helped by his work overseeing the School 
Resource Officers with the King County Sheriff's Office. Reid is 
efficient and effective at what he does because everyone he encounters 
knows he means what he says. Reid is a dedicated servant. He's a 
special man and King County is a better place because of him.
  Madam Speaker, I ask this House to join me in thanking Reid for his 
service and to wish him the very best as he continues to mentor and 
affect the lives of our promising young people.

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