[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 34 (Friday, February 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING DUBLIN POLICE CHIEF TOM McCARTHY

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 27, 2015

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Dublin 
Police Chief Tom McCarthy as he leaves his current position for a new 
role as Executive Director of the East Bay Regional Communications 
System Authority (EBRCSA).
  For 32 years, Tom has worked diligently to keep the East Bay safe. He 
started with the Alameda County Sheriffs Office as Deputy Sheriff in 
1983.
  Tom rose through the ranks and in 2009 was named Commander. In that 
job he worked to improve regional disaster response across the San 
Francisco Bay Area.
  For the last four and a half years, Tom has led the 50-person police 
department in Dublin. Beyond leading the effort to protect the 
residents of Dublin, he has been an active member of our community.
  Tom has spoken often at schools, community meetings, and other events 
across the city. He also has led discussions on critical public health 
and safety issues facing Dublin.
  Tom is committed to openness and engagement with residents. He has 
hosted a popular ``Coffee with the Chief'' program, which gives the 
people of Dublin a chance to meet and get to know Tom and other members 
of the Dublin police force.
  Tom is a well-respected leader in Dublin, and the people of Dublin 
are better off due to his service.
  Now Tom will be moving on to lead the EBRCSA, which is responsible 
for interoperable communications among dozens of agencies in the East 
Bay. I know he will continue to serve the people of the East Bay well 
in this new role, and I wish him all the best.

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