[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 14135] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING LARRY WILEY ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE ______ HON. BART STUPAK of michigan in the house of representatives Thursday, June 26, 2008 Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Sgt. Larry Wiley of Grayling, Michigan. Sgt. Wiley will be retiring from the Michigan State Police on June 28, 2008. As a former Michigan State Trooper, I have a special appreciation for the service of public servants like Sgt. Wiley, and I ask that you, Madam Speaker, and the entire U.S. House of Representatives, join me in paying tribute to his 26 years of service for the Michigan State Police. Sgt. Wiley is happily married to his wife, Patty. Together, they have raised four wonderful daughters. Law enforcement runs thick in his blood, as his brother, James Wiley, was also a member of the Michigan State Police. Prior to joining the Michigan State Police, Sgt. Wiley served in the U.S. Air Force from 1975 to 1979. While in the Air Force, Sgt. Wiley worked as a dog handler for the security police. After his service in Texas, Illinois and the Philippines, Sgt. Wiley was honorably discharged and moved to Michigan, where he went to work for the Michigan State Police in 1982. Since joining the department, he has served at many posts and in many functions in his 26 years, and his dedicated service is truly commendable. He was stationed in Bridgeport and Detroit before being promoted to Sergeant at his post in L'Anse in 1988. After being stationed in Negaunee, Kalkaska and Houghton Lake, Sgt. Wiley served for 10 years with the Strike Team Investigate Narcotics Group in West Branch, helping to combat the flow of illegal drugs in five surrounding counties. Madam Speaker, the dedicated men and women who dutifully enforce the law to protect their communities rarely receive the praise they deserve. I ask that you and the entire U.S. House of Representatives join with me in congratulating Sgt. Larry Wiley on a job well done and in wishing him well in his retirement. ____________________