[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 94 (Friday, June 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E747-E748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN WILLIAM PERLSTEIN

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 2, 2017

  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of a uniquely 
distinguished community leader, Captain William Perlstein, who has 
served the State of California as a Commander for the Highway Patrol. 
Bill began his career as a traffic officer in Hayward. He soon combined 
his career in law enforcement with his love of aviation, and trained to 
become a flight officer/paramedic, working on a CHP helicopter out of 
the Golden Gate Division. Subsequently, he became an instructor with 
the California Highway Patrol Academy and trained individuals on 
emergency medical procedures. As an instructor, he developed new 
emergency medical response programs, which helped to save lives across 
California.
   Bill also encouraged transparency in policing and was promoted to 
work in the California Highway Patrol's legislative affairs, working to 
develop cooperation with traffic and law enforcement advisory groups. 
Bill eventually was promoted to provide technical advice to the 
California State Legislature and advocate for the California Highway 
Patrol at the Capitol. In this role, he was able to protect California 
police officers and ensure equal protection under the law. Bill also 
managed finances for the California Highway Patrol and provided 
leadership, guidance, and supervision to area personnel.
   Most recently, Bill became Commander for the California Highway 
Patrol's Monterey Area. In this role he was able to establish goals, 
and develop strategies and tactics to keep the Monterey Bay area safe. 
Bill supervised employees and provided training and area management. He 
also ingrained himself within the community by joining the several 
organizations, including becoming a member of the steering committee 
for the Monterey County Gang Task Force; serving as treasurer of the 
Monterey County Chief Law Enforcement Officers Association; joining the 
Board of Directors of the Monterey Rape Crisis Center; and 
participating in the esteemed Leadership Monterey, a program aimed at 
providing the continuity of community stewardship.
   Throughout his entire career, Bill has been dedicated to the safety 
and welfare of California citizens, including his own family: three 
wonderful children, Stephen, Matthew and Juliet, and his wife of 
twenty-four years, Stephanie.

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   Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize a distinguished law 
enforcement officer who has dedicated his life to supporting California 
families. I ask my distinguished colleagues to join me in recognizing a 
true public servant who embodies the spirit and values of a committed 
law enforcement officer, and to congratulate him on a well-deserved and 
well-earned retirement.

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