[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16429-16430]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING RETIREMENT OF POLICE OFFICER JOHN M. POPPE

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 2, 2014

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Police Officer 
George M. Poppe as he retires after more than 24 years of law 
enforcement service.

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  Officer Poppe began his law enforcement career in 1990 as a Police 
Officer with the City of Albany. On November 3, 1997, he was hired as a 
Police Officer with the Fairfield Police Department. Officer Poppe 
served the community in various capacities that included Patrol, 
Violent Crime Suppression, and Major Crimes Investigation. Some of his 
most significant contributions to the Police Department have been the 
special assignments he held including Special Activity and Felony 
Enforcement (SAFE Team), Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT Team), K-9 
Handler, Firearms Instructor, and Field Training Officer.
  Officer Poppe has received numerous commendations from citizens and 
coworkers, and he was awarded two Lifesaving Medals, the first in 2000 
and the second in 2001, for his heroic intervention, exemplary 
performance and dedication to duty during two critical and life-
threatening incidents.
  Officer Poppe has been a valued employee and his commitment to the 
community was evidenced on a daily basis. He is a loyal representative 
of the law enforcement community and admired for his hard work, 
dedication, and positive work ethic.

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