[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[House]
[Pages 150-151]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING CHIEF JACK JONES AND CHIEF JOSEPH GURA

  (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two chiefs of 
police from my district, both of whom are retiring after many years of 
dedicated service to the district: Chief Jack Jones from Morrisville 
Borough and Chief Joseph Gura from Perkasie Borough.
  Chief Jones has served in law enforcement for the past 45 years. 
After three decades of service, he worked his way up to become chief in 
Morrisville in 2003. Jack knew the Morrisville community inside and out 
and has been loved by those who live there. Upon his retirement, he 
looks forward to spending time with his three daughters and seven 
grandchildren.
  Chief Gura has spent 33 years in the Perkasie Borough police force. 
During his three decades, the borough's force has grown from eight 
officers to 18. Chief Gura has dealt with everything from bears to 
undercover narcotics investigations and even spent a brief time working 
for the Olympics. For years, Joseph has not only portrayed a top of the 
line work ethic but has also displayed great pride, integrity, and 
courage.
  Both of these public servants have devoted their lives to making the 
community a safer place to live, work and raise a family. I am honored 
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on their behalf today, and I am proud to represent them in the United 
States Congress. I wish both Jack and Joseph many years of continued 
success and a happy retirement. Perkasie and Morrisville Boroughs will 
miss both their chiefs.

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