[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   COMMENDING CHIEF ROBERT GUSTAFSON

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                           HON. MIMI WALTERS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. Mr. Speaker, in 1975, Robert 
Gustafson began his career in law enforcement when he joined the 
Glendale Police Department. Four years later, he joined the City of 
Orange Police Department, where he faithfully served our community for 
decades. His leadership has been critical to the public safety and the 
betterment of Orange.
  Throughout his 41 year law enforcement career, he alleviated some of 
the most difficult issues facing our community. He oversaw the 
implementation of the Youth Services Board and the SHIELD program, 
which provides referrals to families and children in need of additional 
social assistance.
  Furthermore, Chief Gustafson has been instrumental in the City of 
Orange's efforts to reduce gang violence, helping to establish Orange's 
Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership. Additionally, he has been 
a tireless advocate for those suffering from mental illness, and was 
awarded Orange Police Department's John Q. Wilson Award for Community 
Policing for these efforts in 2015.
  Chief Gustafson also made the Five Pillars for Success the 
Department's standard. A selfless leader, he has always put others 
first and never failed to put the police department and the residents 
of Orange before himself. He exemplifies selfless public service, and 
he is a stalwart in our community. We are grateful for his leadership 
in Orange over the last 37 years.
  I thank Chief Gustafson for his tremendous service to the City of 
Orange and wish him the best in the next chapter of his life.

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