[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19302]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL B. MITCHELL

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2011

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Police Sergeant 
Michael B. Mitchell, who is retiring after nearly 30 years of law 
enforcement service, with 23 years of that service to the City of 
Fairfield. 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 started his law enforcement career as a Police Officer with 
the City of South San Francisco for six years. On September 5, 1988, he 
was hired as a Police Officer with the Fairfield Police Department. As 
an officer, Michael worked in various capacities that included Patrol, 
Traffic, and Investigations. In 1998, he completed the distinctive 
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)--Robert Presly's Institute 
of Criminal Investigation (ICI) certification course with a specialty 
in homicide investigation.
  Michael was promoted to Police Corporal on September 8, 2000, and 
served in Patrol, Youth Services, and earned a City Manager's 
Commendation in 2003 for his contribution and dedication to the City of 
Fairfield Driver's Training Program. On January 5, 2007 Michael was 
promoted to Police Sergeant and supervised teams on Patrol and then the 
Traffic Unit beginning in 2008. As the Police Department experienced 
changes in leadership and command staff, he stepped in and assisted 
city management by filling the gaps and acting as a Police Lieutenant 
and managing Patrol Operations when needed. In 2009, he earned the 
California Office of Traffic Safety's Award of Excellence for his 
outstanding motivational and leadership skills. His guidance and 
efforts dramatically increased the successful implementation and 
completion of traffic safety activities in the City of Fairfield.
  Michael has been a valued employee and his commitment to the 
community was evidenced on a daily basis. He was a loyal representative 
of the law enforcement community and admired 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 B. Mitchell continued success and happiness in all of his 
future endeavors.

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