[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 955]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL M. JOHNSTONE

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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 Captain Michael 
M. Johnstone, who is retiring after nearly 30 years of law enforcement 
service--26 years of service to the City of Fairfield and almost four 
years with the Oakland Police 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.
  Michael began his law enforcement career as a Police Officer with the 
Oakland Police Department. He was then hired as a Police Officer with 
the Fairfield Police Department on October 29, 1984. As an officer, he 
worked in various capacities including Patrol, Investigations, Special 
Operations, Narcotics, and Field Training. He earned the Police Officer 
of the Year award in 1996, joined the Crisis Negotiation Team in 1997, 
and was promoted to Police Corporal on December 31, 1999.
  On December 28, 2001, Michael was promoted to Police Sergeant and 
ultimately served in a number of capacities including Patrol, 
Investigations, Professional Standards, and Public Information. He was 
a strong and decisive leader which led to him receiving the Manager of 
the Year award in 2003. On December 7, 2007, he was promoted to Police 
Lieutenant and served as Commander for Patrol, Quality of Life, and 
Administrative Divisions. As the Police Department experienced changes 
in leadership and command staff, Michael consistently stepped in and 
assisted City management in filling the gaps. Over the last two years, 
he assumed the Captain's position and managed Patrol Operations twice 
and he also acted as Deputy Police Chief when needed.
  Michael 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 
Michael M. Johnstone continued success and happiness in all of his 
future endeavors.

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