[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 83 (Friday, June 23, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1262] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO SCOTTSBORO POLICE CHIEF KEITH SMITH ______ HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. of alabama in the house of representatives Thursday, June 22, 2006 Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Scottsboro Police Chief Keith Smith, who recently announced his retirement after 35 years of public service. Chief Smith started his career in law enforcement as a Military Police Officer in the United States Army in 1966. After serving 1 year in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged before joining the Scottsboro Police Department in 1971. He was named the Chief of Police in 1980 and has served in that position ever since. Mr. Speaker, as Police Chief, he continually modernized and upgraded the department's technologies and methods of crime prevention. Through his leadership, the City of Scottsboro has maintained a low crime rate and has established itself to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I consider it a privilege to have worked with Chief Smith on a variety of issues facing the City of Scottsboro and all of Northeast Alabama. His unique ability to serve the public and work with a number of elected officials over his unprecedented 26 year term is quite remarkable. Mr. Speaker, Chief Smith is well respected throughout our local community. On Sunday, June 25th, the Scottsboro community will gather to honor and celebrate all of his achievements. I rise today, to join in their celebration and to thank Chief Smith for his many years of dedicated service. ____________________