[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1323-E1324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS LARRY STEINKRAUS AND NICK 
                               BASSOLINO

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                          HON. WALTER H. CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 1997

  Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the selfless 
dedication of the men and women of the Department of the California 
Highway Patrol. The CHP was created on August 14, 1929, with the sole 
purpose of insuring safety, security, and service for the public.

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Today, the CHP is served by over 6,700 men and women.
  Two examples of the dedication and service to the driving public and 
specifically to the residents of the 22d Congressional District of the 
State of California are retiring Officers Larry Steinkraus and Nick 
Bassolino. Both officers served the country in the military before 
entering law enforcement. As the commercial officers assigned to secure 
the safety of the roads of our community they were personally 
responsible for removing over 11,600 unsafe commercial vehicles over 
the last 12 years. Officer Steinkraus served as a California Highway 
Patrol officer for over 28 years in total and Officer Bassolino served 
30 years.
  Mr. Speaker, today we honor Officer Larry Steinkraus and Officer Nick 
Bassolino as they retire from their brilliant careers in public 
service. They have truly displayed the courage, honesty, and 
professionalism that the California Highway Patrol brings to the 
residents of the State of California.

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