[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E185]
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        IN HONOR OF KATHY McLAUGHLIN'S SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2017

  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize Ms. Kathy 
McLaughlin of Prescott, Arizona. Kathy is an accomplished and respected 
former law enforcement officer whose career has resulted in a series of 
firsts for women serving on the force in Arizona. Her distinguished 
service is deserving of all of our admiration.
   Kathy's career in law enforcement began in 1977, when she was hired 
as Yavapai County's first female fulltime patrol deputy. She excelled 
in the role. Having proven her place on the force, she was transferred 
in 1987 to Black Canyon City and promoted to sergeant. This promotion 
provided Kathy the second first of her career, as no other woman had 
served as a patrol supervisor in Black Canyon City until then. In 1998, 
while stationed in Prescott, Kathy was promoted to Lieutenant. Kathy 
prioritized community engagement and trust while in the line of duty, a 
necessity in smaller, rural communities. She played a key role in the 
introduction and implementation of Yavapai County's Volunteers in 
Protection program in 1994, which to this day recruits qualified and 
trained citizen volunteers to participate in uniformed patrols.
   Following her service on the police force, Kathy transitioned to 
serving as the Executive Director of the Arizona Child and Family 
Advocacy Network. Kathy's track record of excellence continued on into 
this role, which she held until her retirement last year. From her 
position at the helm of the Network, Kathy leveraged her organizational 
abilities and her tremendous compassion for the plight of victims of 
sexual and physical abuse to deliver resources and training to advocacy 
centers across Arizona. Kathy and her amazing career serve as a beacon 
of civic duty and care for one's community, and I sincerely appreciate 
the opportunity to recognize her today.

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