[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 155 (Thursday, October 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CHIEF EDWARD J. CHAVEZ

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 30, 2003

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Edward J. Chavez 
who is retiring as the Chief of Police for the city of Stockton, 
California. It is truly an honor to recognize all of his achievements 
as a dedicated law enforcement officer in our community. He has served 
the people of my district with integrity and he will truly be missed.
  Chief Chavez has shown his dedication to serving our community and 
our country in countless ways. As a member of the U.S. Air Force from 
1962-1970, Mr. Chavez demonstrated this very commitment.
  Through hard work and a commitment to furthering his education, Mr. 
Chavez earned a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, 
Sacramento, a Master of Science from California State Polytechnic 
University, Pomona, and graduated from the prestigious Federal Bureau 
of Investigation Academy.
  In 1973, Chief Chavez became a police officer and his prestigious 
career began. As a leader in the Department, Edward Chavez rose through 
the ranks to become a Captain and Deputy Chief of Police in 1990, and 
finally to become the Stockton Police Department's Chief of Police in 
1993. As a role model to law enforcement officials, Chief Chavez has 
served the city of Stockton with the utmost respect and honor for 
residents and coworkers alike.
  Not only has Chief Chavez been a leader to the Stockton Police 
Department, but has served his community by being a member of over 
twenty civic and professional organizations. He has been affiliated 
with the Board of Trustees for Humphreys College School of Law, 
Stockton Rotary, Hispanics for Political Action, Greater Stockton 
Chamber of Commerce, International Association of Chiefs of Police, 
California Peace Officers Association, and on the selection committee 
for the Stocktonian of the Year.
  Mr. Speaker, the city of Stockton has been greatly strengthened by 
the effort and dedicated service of Chief Chavez. I ask my colleagues 
to help honor Chief Edward J. Chavez today for his service to this 
great Nation. It is a privilege to represent him, and to call him my 
friend.

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