[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 106 (Thursday, September 9, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF DANIEL R. MONEZ, NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Daniel R. Monez, who is retiring as Chief of Police of the City of 
Napa, in California's 1st District. Chief Monez's outstanding 
contributions and dedication to our community are truly appreciated.
  Dan began his career in law enforcement as a part time Police Trainee 
for the Berkeley Police Department. He fell in love with the profession 
and in 1971 he was sworn in as a Berkeley Police Officer. He then went 
on to work in the Solano County Sheriff's Department. In 1987 Dan was 
hired as Chief of Police for the City of Napa.
  During his time as Chief of Police the Department underwent many 
changes. In 1987 there were only a few computers at the station, now 
every office has a computer and dispatch is completely automated. Squad 
cars have been improved and today every patrol car is equipped with 
mobile data computers. During his tenure the department began the 
G.R.E.A.T. program, D.A.R.E. program as well as the School Resources 
Officer program.
  Dan has made many contributions to the community outside his official 
duties in the police department. He was a member of the Greater Napa 
Kiwanis Club, the Napa County Hispanic Network and was a founding 
member of the Napa County Safe Schools Foundation and the ``If Given A 
Chance'' scholarship program. He is also a Board Member for Aldea 
Children's Services and the Family Support Network. The Board of 
Supervisors appointed him to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee 
and the Family Violence Prevention Committee.
  Dan and his wife Diana have two children, Robert and Mindy. In 2002 
Dan and Diane were named the Napa County Volunteers of the Year. Dan 
has taught criminal justice courses at surrounding colleges and is 
currently an adjunct faculty member at Napa Valley College. Dan is 
passionate about acting and has appeared in 11 stage plays.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, Daniel R. Monez set the standard of 
dependability, bravery and hard work that should be followed in all 
communities. His commitment to our community has been shown time and 
time again. For these reasons and countless others, it is most 
appropriate that we honor him at the time of his retirement and extend 
our best wishes to him.

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