A message from FPCA's President, Chief Gary R. Grosser:

"Thank You, Godspeed"

June 1, 2000

When I joined this Association, sixteen plus years ago, I did so with only one expectation: to be able to improve my own level of professionalism. My realization, however, has been that significantly more benefit has been derived for law enforcement, as a whole, from the networking, problem resolution, financial management, legislative efforts and educational aspects that our Association fosters.

This past year, I have been honored to serve as the President of your Association.

The results of our efforts will be realized by you through magazine articles, committee meetings, and changes in Florida Statutes, so I won't iterate them here; but, I send my heartfelt thanks to Executive Director Hal Robbins, and our Tallahassee office staff, our committee chairs and members, our Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and to all of you who volunteered, and in some cases demanded involvement on issues important to the progressive advances for Florida law enforcement and our Association that we have achieved.

You exemplify the true meaning of the word "Professional".

In this, my last message to you as your President, I want to express my appreciation to all of those that provided valued personal support and to those veterans that set the standard before my term, and those that will continue to lead the way for Florida and our Nation.

At the same time I pledge to continue to do all I can to assist in the continued success of our Association as I "pass the torch" to our next President; and I again challenge all of our members to join fully in the efforts of our Association's chosen direction.

Your involvement will bring you rewards that can't be measured in dollars, or awards, but can be readily recognized as an investment in our State's future, and our chosen profession.

Thank you for the honor of being able to have served with you.

To all of you I wish Godspeed.