[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5554-5555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO DEPUTY CHIEF DAVID C. BARRETTE

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2015

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of First 
Deputy Chief David C. Barrette. Deputy Chief Barrette served our nation 
in the United States Air Force and, subsequently, has bravely served 
the 24th District of New York for over 40 years in the Syracuse Police 
Department. As Deputy Chief Barrette retires from the Syracuse Police 
Department, it is my honor to recognize such a distinguished citizen 
and civil servant.
  Deputy Chief Barrette served in the United States Air Force during 
the Vietnam War as a Staff Sergeant from 1969 to 1973. Following his 
military career, Deputy Chief Barrette began his career with the 
Syracuse Police Department. For 41 years, he has progressed through the 
ranks of the Syracuse Police Department, serving as a Police Officer, 
Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain before being

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promoted to Deputy Chief of the Uniform Bureau in 2005 and Deputy Chief 
of Police in 2009.
  Throughout his career, Deputy Chief Barrette has received numerous 
commendations for his service to our nation and the 24th District, 
including: a Certificate of Appreciation from the Viet Nam Veterans of 
America, CNY Chapter #103, the Officer Appreciation Award from the 
Neighborhood Watch Groups of Syracuse, an Outstanding Partner Award 
from the SU Community Partnership, a Certificate of Appreciation from 
the Southeast University Neighborhood Association and the Eastside 
Neighbors in Partnership, and an Outstanding Achievement Award from 
Syracuse United Neighbors.
  Deputy Chief Barrette has remained an active member of the Syracuse 
community while on and off-duty through his role as a Member of the 
Board of Directors of the Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corporation, 
President of the Syracuse Police Scholarship Foundation Board of 
Directors, and Vice-Chair of the Onondaga County Chiefs of Police 
Association.
  Deputy Chief Barrette holds a Bachelor of Science degree in 
Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from LeMoyne College 
and a Master of Criminal Justice degree from the University of Alabama. 
He is supported by his wife, Patty.
  Deputy Chief Barrette has proudly served our nation and Central New 
York, reflecting the courage and loyalty ubiquitous in Central New York 
law enforcement. I wish Deputy Chief Barrette well in his retirement 
and would like to thank him for his years of hard work, dedication, and 
service to our community.

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