Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor and pay tribute to a friend from Michigan, Alfonso Jamison, who retired from the Saginaw Police Force on March 24, 1994 after 23 years of distinguished service. Officer Jamison began his career as a Saginaw police officer on March 24, 1971. Officer Jamison was not just a law enforcement official, but also a role model for community members in general and area youth in particular. Officer Jamison was active in the Community Relations/Crime Prevention Program and was instrumental in starting 102 Neighborhood Watch Groups. These groups are all still active today, largely because of Officer Jamison's continued support and interest, including attending meetings and block picnics. In addition to aiding in the prevention of area crime, Officer Jamison volunteered to help area youth overcome violence. He helped at-risk youth including resolving conflicts between gangs. Officer Jamison was also concerned with the youth drug problem and helped to organize 'just say no' drug prevention rallies for students as well as the Houghton-Jones Area Task Force and the 'Dribble Against Drugs' program.”