State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes to host law enforcement officers for 9/11 commencement ceremony Wednesday, September 11, 2013 LANSING – In honor of the victims and hero’s of 9/11, State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes, D-Saginaw, will host two law enforcement officers for a ceremony commemorating the 12th anniversary on the floor the House Chamber in the state Capitol building today. Saginaw Twp. Police Chief Donald F. Pussehl, Jr. and Sergeant Florene McGlothian-Taylor with the Michigan State University Police will join Oakes this afternoon in the House Chamber for a ceremony honoring the victims and hero’s of 9/11. “For those who witnessed the tragic events of 9/11 12 years ago today, the memories of that tragic day remain in our hearts and minds,” said Oakes, who serves as the vice-chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee. “The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our nation’s spirit. However, we emerged more unified and vigilant to those who wish to harm our nation. Through those events, we found a renewed strength and devotion to the principles of freedom, liberty and the rule of law. As a nation, we are more determined than ever to carry out our nation’s solemn creed.” Chief Pussehl has served as Saginaw Township Police Department Chief of Police since 2004. Prior to his service with Saginaw Twp., Chief Pussehl served as the police chief for the City of Saginaw Police Department. During his tenure, he has held the ranks of police officer, sergeant, lieutenant and deputy chief. Chief Pussehl’s career as a public servant includes various assignments within all bureaus of law enforcement; including; road patrol, community policing officer, investigations, internal affairs and service on the multi-jurisdiction Emergency Services Team (SWAT). Prior to joining the Saginaw Police Department, Chief Pussehl served as a police officer with Bridgeport Township Police Department. Sergeant McGlothian-Taylor started working with the East Lansing Police Department in 1988, and began her service with the Michigan State University Police in 1990. Sergeant McGlothian-Taylor said she likes working for Michigan State University Police because she has had a multitude of experiences. Sergeant McGlothian-Taylor started out as road patrol, then became a sergeant, and was a road patrol supervisor from 1995 to 1997. From there Sergeant McGlothian-Taylor went into special events, was the public information officer from 2001 to 2002, and later served as the records supervisor. “I’m honored to welcome Chief Pussehl and Trooper McGlothian-Taylor to the Capitol,” said Oakes. “As we honor the sacrifice of our law enforcement officers, may we also honor the life and service of Trooper Paul Butterfield, II, who lost his life Monday in the line of duty. Trooper Butterfield’s courage is a lasting reminder of the danger our law enforcement officer put themselves in every day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper Butterfield’s family and friends in their time of loss.”
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:41:47 +0000
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