[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 141 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1389]
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                         HONORING RAMONA PRIETO

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Ramona Prieto, a Peace Officer, Public Servant, Role Model, and one of 
my district's 2015 Woman of the year.
  Whereas, on the Twenty-Second Day of September, of the Year Two 
Thousand and Fifteen, Ramona Prieto was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, Assistant Commissioner (Ret.) of the California Highway 
Patrol, Commissioner Prieto has led by example, rising through the 
ranks to make a visible and lasting impact over her 38-year career of 
public service. Assignments took her up and down the state from Los 
Angeles to the Yuba-Sutter area where eventually she became the 
highest-ranking woman in CHP history as Assistant Chief and Deputy 
Commissioner.
  Whereas, fresh out of the CHP Academy, Prieto was assigned to Central 
L.A. and made agency history in 1980 when she became the first female 
motorcycle officer. In 1986, Prieto was assigned to oversee special 
projects at the academy. In 1990, she was promoted to Sergeant and 
subsequently to Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, Assistant 
Commissioner and finally Deputy Commissioner--the post she retired from 
earlier this year.
  Whereas, Commissioner Prieto's leadership is characterized by a warm, 
outgoing nature coupled with the highest standards of integrity and 
professionalism. She has encouraged others and promoted transparency in 
agency operations. Thanks to her high level of leadership, more women 
have been hired into the CHP including her youngest daughter who has 
followed in her footsteps and entered into law enforcement.
  Whereas, while Prieto has earned degrees in public administration and 
leadership, her family and husband, Ed are a top priority. She is ever 
mindful of setting good examples for their daughters to work hard, be 
goal-oriented and always strive to make things better.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Ramona Prieto.

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