[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 180 (Tuesday, December 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING COMMANDER MONICA McGRATH

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2016

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition 
of Commander Monica McGrath, an outstanding and dedicated member of the 
Ventura County Sheriff's Office, who is being honored as the recipient 
of Interface Children & Family Services' inaugural ``Domestic Violence 
Champion for Change'' Award. A staunch advocate, spokesperson, and 
community role model in the fight against domestic violence, Commander 
McGrath has played an instrumental role in establishing local law 
enforcement's unique and specialized response to domestic violence 
throughout the region.
  Commander McGrath has been a longtime pioneer for women as a member 
of Ventura County Sheriff's Office providing passionate advocacy to 
survivors of abuse and trauma since she joined the organization in 
1987. Commander McGrath has served our community with the highest level 
of commitment to public safety. Her extraordinary efforts have 
positively impacted and transformed the lives of many individuals and 
families.
  In February 2015, Commander McGrath was selected as the new Chief of 
Police for the City of Camarillo. She has worked the majority of her 
career in Camarillo and is involved in several community-based 
organizations, including Interface Children & Family Services. 
Alongside Interface, she has been a true partner in supporting the 
comprehensive strategies to address, prevent, and ultimately end the 
cycle of domestic violence within families throughout Ventura County.
  Moreover, Commander McGrath has been an invaluable member of the 
Interface Leadership Advisory Council, which shows her compassionate 
and caring dedication to victims of domestic violence. She also 
actively participates on the newly developed Domestic Violence Task 
Force for Ventura County. Her extensive knowledge, background, and 
leadership on the issue of domestic violence greatly contribute to her 
ability to effectively raise awareness and create the necessary change 
to end this epidemic.
  For these reasons, I am pleased to join Interface Children & Family 
Services in recognizing Commander Monica McGrath for her countless 
contributions in combating domestic violence in Ventura County.

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