[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 133 (Thursday, September 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1907]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO TYLER MATTHEW PINCHOT

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the life of Tyler Matthew Pinchot, a 23-year-veteran of the Buena Park 
Police Department.
  Tyler was raised in my district in the city of Garden Grove and he 
was a graduate of Golden West College's police program in 1979.
  He was the only Buena Park police officer to win the Officer of the 
Year Award two years in a row in 1991 and 1992.
  When not on duty protecting citizens, he volunteered his time for his 
community. He was a Special Weapons and Tactics team member, station 
house Santa Claus and a tactical officer at Fullerton College's police 
reserve academy.
  Sadly, on June 13 Tyler was trying to catch up to a traffic violator 
when a car struck his motorcycle. He later died as a result of his 
injuries.
  Tyler was a great citizen. He was a man who devoted himself to his 
community. His hard work and dedication will serve as inspiration to 
others.

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