[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 64 (Wednesday, May 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E864-E865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF CHRISTINA M. GOLEZ

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2011

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Police Officer 
Christina M. Golez, who is retiring after nearly 27 years of law 
enforcement service--24 years of service to the

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City of Fairfield and a combined two years with the Yolo County 
Sheriff's Department and the Antioch Police Department. As her 
colleagues, friends and family gather together to celebrate the next 
chapter of her life, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in saluting 
this outstanding public servant and defender of peace and safety.
  Christina started her law enforcement career as a Reserve Police 
Officer with the Antioch Police Department. She was then hired as a 
Deputy Sheriff by the Yolo County Sheriff's Department in November of 
1985 and on August 18, 1986, she was hired as a Police Officer with the 
Fairfield Police Department. Christina worked in various capacities 
that included Patrol, Investigations, Youth Services, School Resource 
Officer, Cadet Advisor, Gang Suppression, Police Probation Team, Crime 
Scene Investigator, and Property. She received numerous commendations 
for her performance including Police Officer of the Year for 1997.
  Christina's two most significant contributions to the Police 
Department were her expertise as a composite sketch artist and her 
talent in mentoring youths within the community. Her artistic talent 
and ability to create like images of suspects has helped solve numerous 
crimes in Fairfield. Her work as a Cadet Advisor and Diversion Officer 
was also exceptional. She intervened at many different levels by 
confronting and challenging youths that were showing destructive 
behavior through the appropriate amount of counseling and intervention 
opportunities for them and their families. Christina's work has made a 
difference to the citizens of Fairfield.
  Christina was a valued employee and leader and her commitment to the 
community was evidenced on a daily basis. She was a loyal 
representative of the law enforcement community and admired for her 
hard work, dedication, and positive work ethic.
  Mr. Speaker, I am truly honored to pay tribute to this dedicated 
public servant. I ask all of my colleagues to join with me in wishing 
Christina M. Golez continued success and happiness in all of her future 
endeavors.

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