[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 118 (Thursday, July 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1158-E1159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. ROBIN GONZALES

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor Robin Gonzales, who is retiring after 34 years of service to 
her community with the Martinez Police Department and the Contra Costa 
County Sheriff's Office.
  Ms. Gonzales began her career in law enforcement as a Cadet with the 
Martinez Police Department in 1982. She joined the Contra Costa 
Sheriff's Department as a Dispatcher the following year, before 
returning to the Martinez Police Department in 1985, where she 
continued working as a Dispatcher. Ms. Gonzales eventually became a 
Police Assistant specializing in Evidence and Training, and is known 
for her professionalism and commitment to serving our community.
  Over the course of her career, Ms. Gonzales has maintained strong 
connections with law enforcement organizations. She has been a member 
of the International Association of Identification for 30 years, and 
previously served as the President of the Law Enforcement Association 
of Property Management. To advance her investigative work, Ms. Gonzales 
became the first certified Crime Scene Investigator in California. Even 
with her busy work schedule, Ms. Gonzales finds time to teach classes 
at Diablo Valley College to encourage girls to study physical sciences.

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  Mr. Speaker, Robin Gonzales has served her community with admirable 
professionalism and dedication for over three decades. It is fitting 
and proper that we honor her here today and extend our best wishes for 
an enjoyable retirement.

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