[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1738]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING CAPTAIN JOHN LUNA ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE GRAPEVINE 
                           POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 20, 2017

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Captain John Luna on his well-earned retirement from the Grapevine 
Police Department in Grapevine, Texas, after thirty-two years of 
dedicated service as a law enforcement officer.
  John's esteemed career began when he joined the police department of 
San Marcos, Texas, in 1985. John's service to the City of San Marcos 
continued for over ten years when, in 1996, he began his career with 
the City of Grapevine.
  Since joining the department, John has honorably served his community 
and built a reputation as a hardworking and respected officer. 
Throughout his career in Grapevine, John received 29 letters of 
commendation, recognizing his professionalism and service to the 
community. He has served as a Field Training Officer, Police 
Instructor, Detective, Grapevine SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, Honor 
Guard Member, and a Public Information Officer.
  John's dedication as a public servant is apparent in his pursuit of 
continued education and trainings to help provide a better service to 
his community. He completed his basic, intermediate, advanced, and 
master's police certifications, accumulating over 3,968 hours of police 
in-service trainings. Furthermore, John is a 2009 graduate of the 236th 
session of the F.B.I. National Academy, which is a professional course 
of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers who are 
nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership 
qualities.
  John's contributions to the law enforcement operations in the City of 
Grapevine have helped to ensure countless officers have been superbly 
trained and prepared for the challenges they face in their everyday 
duties as police officers. His legacy will leave a lasting mark on the 
City of Grapevine and the Grapevine Police Department for years to 
come.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the exceptional efforts 
John has contributed to the City of Grapevine. I ask all of my 
distinguished colleagues to join me in recognizing Captain John Luna 
and his many years of service and wishing him the best in his 
retirement.

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