[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E163]
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             HONORING ROUND ROCK, TX, POLICE CHIEF TIM RYLE

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 2014

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
career of Round Rock, TX, Police Chief Tim Ryle. With his retirement 
approaching, he will soon close out his incredible service to my 
hometown and begin the next chapter of his life.
  A native Texan, Ryle carries on the family tradition of law 
enforcement service into its third generation. He began his career in 
Round Rock in 1983 and steadily rose through the ranks before being 
named Chief in October 2011. During his 31-year career, he's seen the 
Round Rock Police Department grow from a small town police force into a 
skilled and mobile law enforcement agency capable of providing safety 
to this rapidly growing city.
  Ryle understood effective police work at its most basic level. A 
unifying force for area law enforcement leaders, he brought together 
the region's chiefs, sheriffs, along with the County and District 
Attorneys, for regular meetings to coordinate strategies and share best 
practices. Ryle was among the first chiefs in the nation to implement 
mandatory physical fitness standards for all officers. Another lasting 
legacy was his devoted work to fund a public safety training facility. 
All these achievements have made a real difference in the lives of 
residents.
  Chief Ryle led his department with dedication, honesty, and 
integrity. Due in large part to his leadership, Round Rock is now one 
of the safest cities in the country. Locals could always sleep well 
knowing their safety was Ryle's first priority.
  Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a 
difference in the world; Chief Tim Ryle doesn't have that problem. I 
join the grateful citizens of Round Rock to wish him only the best in 
the years ahead.

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