[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 119 (Thursday, September 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE CHIEF JAMES M. GARDINER

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2002

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me 
in honoring James M. Gardiner, the San Luis Obispo Police Chief, upon 
his retirement. This December, Chief Gardiner will retire from his 32-
year career in law enforcement.
  Chief Gardiner began his career in law enforcement, in 1970 when he 
joined the Newport Beach Police Department as a patrol officer. There 
he spent 4 years on various assignments before serving as Sergeant for 
5 additional years. He was then promoted to lieutenant where he served 
for 3 years before becoming Captain in which position he remained for 
another 6 years. In August of 1987, Chief Gardiner joined the San Luis 
Obispo Police Department as Chief of Police.
  Chief Gardiner has received numerous awards from the Central Coast 
community, including being named a Special Friend of the San Luis 
Obispo County Special Olympics on multiple occasions. The United Way 
named Chief Gardiner Humanitarian of the Year in 1993 and he was the 
recipient of the Community Service Award from the California Parks and 
Recreation Society in 1995. In 2000, Chief Gardiner received the 
National SOI Award of Special Olympics Hero. Chief Gardiner was also 
inducted into the Law Enforcement Torch Run Hall of Fame in 2001. Chief 
Gardiner and his wife, Elaine were recognized together as Citizens of 
the Year in 2001 by the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
  San Luis Obispo has been more than ably served by this fine man for 
15 years. I am proud to congratulate Chief Gardiner on his remarkable 
record of achievement during his career as a law enforcement officer.

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