[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 
                       AND THE CHP OF LAKE COUNTY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 6, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to pay tribute 
to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in Lake County, California.
  For the past 75 years, the CHP has had the motto ``Safety, Security 
and Service.'' This reflects the mission and the intent of the CHP in 
Lake County.
  The Lake County CHP consists of 32 uniformed members and five 
civilians. They are commanded by Lieutenant D.R. Hayward. In addition, 
a Vehicle Theft Investigator, Mobile Commercial Vehicle Inspector and a 
Motor Carrier Specialist are permanently deployed in the Lake County 
region. They are responsible for traffic and general law enforcement on 
roadways that cover 1825 square miles.
  The Lake County CHP's commitment to the citizens of Lake County 
includes a very successful community outreach program. This program 
combines a dedicated community outreach officer along with Senior 
Volunteers and Explorers who act as a conduit for not only the general 
community but the Native American communities to interact with the 
Department and voice their concerns.
  The Lake County CHP won the 2003 California Chief's Challenge as well 
as recognition for the 2003 Pedestrian Safety Corridor grant which was 
successful in reducing fatal collisions to zero during the duration of 
the grant.
  The commander has implemented a collective program with Caltrans to 
continuously identify and mitigate any safety related highway designs. 
This program has had a quantifiable effect on reducing collisions and 
increasing traffic safety within the community.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker and colleagues, it is most appropriate that we 
acknowledge and honor the CHP in Lake County for their service to the 
community. The CHP of Lake County has established a standard of 
dependability, bravery and hard work that should be followed in all 
communities.

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