February 26, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 35 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING OAKWOOD POLICE CHIEF RANDALL MOON'S SERVICE

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2019

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Randall Moon, who is retiring this week after serving as Oakwood City 
Police Chief for the past 25 years.
  Mr. Moon started with the Oakwood Police Department in 1990 and was 
quickly promoted to Chief in June of 1994. Over the past 29 years, Mr. 
Moon has witnessed the police force grow from seven officers to sixteen 
officers and has been key in assisting the department as they have 
worked to grow the department with an ever-changing city. Through it 
all, he is most proud of ``maintaining an excellent workplace, with 
excellent pay and benefits.''
  Mr. Moon credits a presentation on bike safety, given to his second-
grade class by two Georgia State Patrol troopers, as the catalyst for 
his desire to work in law enforcement. Ever since, Mr. Moon knew law 
enforcement was his calling, and he has since served in law enforcement 
for over 34 years, including 29 years in Oakwood.
  He leaves his successor with a few words of wisdom: be a friend, be a 
family, as that's what sets Oakwood apart from other police 
departments.
  The citizens of Northeast Georgia are fortunate to have men like Mr. 
Moon serving our communities. I thank Mr. Moon for his exemplary 
service, and I wish him all the best in his retirement.

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