[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING CHARLES SKILES ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE EULESS POLICE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Charles 
`Chuck' Skiles on his well-earned retirement from the City of Euless, 
Texas, Police Department after thirty-two years of dedicated service.
  Charles' esteemed career began when he enlisted in the United States 
Marine Corps in 1977. Stationed in Oceanside, California, he achieved 
the rank of Sergeant during his two tours and was granted a reserve 
commission with the Oceanside Police Department. In 1983, after 
receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Charles, 
wishing to continue his career in law enforcement, joined the Euless 
Police Department.
  Since joining the department, Charles has honorably served his 
community and built a reputation as a hardworking and respected 
officer. In his thirty-two years of service, Charles has received over 
28 police commendations, recognizing his professionalism and service to 
community. Charles has been described as an excellent detective with 
outstanding investigative skills and a dedicated, self-sacrificing 
police officer. Charles has been nominated for the Police Officer of 
the Year Award, Distinguished Service Award, and two Life Saving 
Awards.
  Charles' dedication as an officer is apparent in his pursuit of 
continued education and trainings to help provide a better service to 
his community. He has completed his basic, intermediate, advanced, and 
masters police certifications, as well as over 1,200 hours of police 
in-service trainings including Special Weapons and Tactics, criminal 
investigation, and crime scene investigation. Charles is also a 
certified advanced accident investigator and accident reconstruction 
specialist.
  Charles' contributions to the law enforcement operations in the City 
of Euless have helped to ensure that countless officers have been 
adequately trained and prepared for the challenges they face in their 
everyday duties in the police force. His legacy will leave a lasting 
mark on the City of Euless and the Euless Police Department for many 
years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the exhaustive efforts 
Charles has contributed to the City of Euless. I ask all of my 
distinguished colleagues to join me in recognizing Charles Skiles and 
his many years of service.

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