[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12527]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING SERGEANT BARRY MICKLEBURGH

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2010

  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Barry 
Mickleburgh's retirement from the Pleasanton, California Police 
Department, and to honor his 30 years of exemplary service in law 
enforcement and community service.
  Sergeant Mickleburgh began his law enforcement career in 1981 as a 
security officer with the Alameda County Sheriff's Department. In 1982, 
he became a reserve Deputy Sheriff and in 1984, he was hired as a full-
time deputy where he served at the Santa Rita Jail.
  Sergeant Mickleburgh worked on a variety of assignments over the 
course of his career, including SWAT, Bicycle Officer, Field Training 
Officer, Detective, and Narcotic Investigator.
  After being promoted to the rank of Sergeant on May 14, 2002, 
Sergeant Mickleburgh served as a patrol supervisor and the supervisor 
of the Special Operations Unit which addressed drug and vice related 
crimes. Sergeant Mickleburgh was also the Field Training Program 
coordinator and department liaison to the Department of Homeland 
Security.
  Sergeant Mickleburgh received his AA Degree from Chabot Community 
College in 1981. While working full time, he earned his BA degree from 
San Jose State University in 1994.
  Sergeant Mickleburgh has been instrumental in teaching Problem 
Oriented Policing. He became an expert in identifying problems that 
needed specific attention and he shared his knowledge with the rest of 
the police force.
  Sergeant Mickleburgh has enjoyed a highly productive career. His 
employment file is filled with letters of commendation and appreciation 
for his attention to detail and his commitment to helping others. I 
join the City of Pleasanton in expressing appreciation for his 
commitment and leadership and I wish him all the best in his 
retirement.

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