[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 169 (Monday, December 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RETIREMENT OF CHP OFFICER RUDY CONTRERAS

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 2, 2013

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Officer Rudy 
Xavier Contreras, Jr., who is retiring this December after 30 years of 
law enforcement service with the California Highway Patrol.
  After graduating from the CHP Academy in West Sacramento on December 
22, 1983, Officer Contreras served with the CHP across the State of 
California, including many years in the Solano and Woodland areas. He 
handled a variety of assignments throughout his career, with 
assignments ranging from Field Training Officer to Officer in Charge. 
During Officer Contreras' assignment to Dignitary Protection, he served 
a distinguished term as my security officer when I was California's 
Insurance Commissioner and Lieutenant Governor. He was also the primary 
officer assigned to Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado and State 
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones.
  Officer Contreras was a loyal representative of the law enforcement 
community and admired for his hard work, dedication, and positive work 
ethic. He has become a dear friend and I thank him for his service.

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