[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 948]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID N. WALSH

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2011

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Sergeant David 
N. Walsh, who is retiring after 31 years of law enforcement service--21 
years of service to the city of Fairfield, nearly eight years with the 
Contra Costa Sheriff's Department, and more than two years with Fresno 
County Sheriff's Department. As his colleagues, friends and family 
gather together to celebrate the next chapter of his life, I ask all of 
my colleagues to join me in saluting this outstanding public servant 
and defender of peace and safety.
  David began his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff with 
Fresno County and then Contra Costa County. He was then hired as a 
Police Officer with the Fairfield Police Department on November 27, 
1989. As an officer, he worked in various capacities including Patrol, 
Investigations, Firearms Instruction, and Field Training. He joined the 
Special Activity Felony Enforcement, SAFE, Team in 1992 and was 
promoted to Police Corporal on April 19, 2002.
  On July 9, 2004, David was promoted to Police Sergeant and ultimately 
supervised a number of different teams including Patrol, Violent Crime 
Suppression, Traffic and Investigations. He was an extremely capable 
and team orientated leader. Over the course of his career, David has 
received numerous commendations from the community and his co-workers.
  David was a valued employee and leader of the Fairfield Police 
Department. His commitment to the community was unwavering. He was a 
loyal representative of the law enforcement community and admired 
amongst his peers for his hard work, dedication and positive work 
ethic.
  Mr. Speaker, I am truly honored to pay tribute to this dedicated 
public servant. I ask all of my colleagues to join with me in wishing 
David N. Walsh continued success and happiness in all of his future 
endeavors.

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