[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 65 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E874-E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CAPTAIN GREG L. GARNER

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2011

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor Fresno 
Police Department Captain Greg L. Garner; and to thank him for his 32 
years of selfless service to his community.
  Captain Garner was born on February 4, 1959 in Madera, California. 
After graduating from Madera High School, Captain Garner went on to 
earn a Bachelors of Science in Criminology and a Master's of Science in 
Law Enforcement Administration from California State University, 
Fresno. He started his career with the Fresno Police Department in 1979 
as a cadet, and worked his way through the ranks to become Police 
Officer, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, and Police Captain in 
2001.
  During the tenure of his service, Captain Garner has received 
multiple awards and accolades. In 2008 the Fresno Police Department 
Traffic Unit under his command received the 2008 National Mothers 
Against Drunk Driving Award. That same unit was recognized as the 
number one Child Safety Program in the nation by the Office of Traffic 
Safety, and appeared on the cover of USA Today Magazine in recognition 
of the unit's efforts to improve traffic safety.
  When off-duty, Captain Garner is actively involved in community 
causes, such as the Downtown Revitalization Committee, Bring Broken 
Neighborhoods Back to Life Program,

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and the Men of Promise organization. He has also received the Gideon 
Community Service and Citizens of the Community Awards, volunteered in 
March of Dimes Jail & Bail Fundraisers, and is currently volunteering 
part-time at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and commending Captain Greg 
L. Garner on his 32 years of service and dedication to improving the 
safety and welfare his community, the City of Fresno.

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