[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 239]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF JAMES GILBERT, PRESIDENT, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE CAPITOL 
                            CITY LODGE NO. 9

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 15, 2013

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, my colleague Congressman Steve Stivers and I 
are pleased to congratulate James Gilbert upon the completion of his 
service as president of the Fraternal Order of Police.
  For the past six years, the citizens of the Greater Columbus area and 
the law enforcement officers of the Columbus Police Department have 
received unparalleled service and leadership from Jim Gilbert. His 
dedication has been illustrated through his many hospital visits to 
every officer injured in the line of duty and his commitment to 
personally coaching officers through the emotional process associated 
with using their weapons in the line of duty.
  Jim Gilbert's talents are so well respected that even the most 
contentious issues between his membership and the city of Columbus have 
been resolved with no disruption to department operations. His tenure 
saw no layoffs of personnel in spite of hard economic circumstances. He 
has often been called upon to aid other officers and/or their families 
in tragic circumstances and received great praise for his attention to 
the needs of injured or fallen comrades.
  The Fraternal Order of Police will miss Jim Gilbert's presence and 
influence, but will continue to rely on his continued service as a 
patrolman in his new assignment. His legacy will remain with the 
officers he has mentored, and Franklin County residents can rest 
assured knowing their streets will be under his watch as he returns to 
his duties as an officer.
  We offer our best wishes to Jim Gilbert and his family during this 
transition in his career. May he enjoy many years of success and 
happiness as he continues his service protecting our communities in the 
Columbus area.

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