[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E120-E121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER JOHN QUINTERO ON THE 
                       OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

                                 ______
                                 

                             HON. RAUL RUIZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2018

  Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I am humbled to congratulate Officer John 
Quintero on his well-deserved retirement after 27 years with the 
California Highway Patrol (CHP). Our entire community is grateful for 
his dedication to keep our roads and highways safe. Today, I would like 
to recognize his outstanding career and years of service.
  Day in and day out, we use our vehicles to go to various places such 
as work, school, or visit our loved ones, and we are able to mobilize 
safely because of the tireless efforts of individuals like Officer 
Quintero.
  He is an esteemed member of our community and a resident of the City 
of Indio. He is a devoted husband and father of six children. He served 
as an inspiration for his daughter Jacquelene to follow in his 
footsteps and become a CHP Officer. His colleagues look up to him as an 
intelligent, hardworking man.
  Officer Quintero began his career in traffic law enforcement in South 
Los Angeles, where he served for six years. During his early years, he 
demonstrated a passion to protect our citizens and keep our streets 
safe, which earned him the Governor's Employee Safety Award for his 
efforts in vehicle theft. Officer Quintero carries that passion in 
every task he undertakes, making him an exemplary leader.
  Throughout his career, he has held numerous positions including Field 
Training Officer, Emergency Medical Technician, Shift Supervisor, Drug 
Recognition Expert, Child Safety Seat Technician, El Protector Hispanic 
Outreach Office, and Critical Incident Peer Supporter. Officer Quintero 
was also a member of a Special Response Team, where he served as 
protection for last year's Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
  His commitment to keeping our citizens on the road safe is 
exemplified by his fast response in saving the lives of two residents 
who had been shot while driving in the freeway. With the strength they 
had left, they managed to park their vehicle in front of the Indio CHP 
Office. Officer Quintero and his daughter rapidly administered medical 
aid to the male driver and the female passenger, keeping them conscious 
until the paramedics took them to the hospital. In the process, they 
collected crucial information about the suspected shooter. After an 
investigation was conducted, the suspect was arrested. Officer 
Quintera's outstanding performance and courageous actions are truly 
commendable.
  Officer Quintero has dedicated his life working to ensure our 
community is safe. Every day, he was willing to sacrifice his life in 
service of others. His valuable contributions and arduous work will be 
felt for years to come.
  On behalf of the entire 36th Congressional District, I am honored to 
recognize Officer John Quintero's achievements and years of service. 
His arduous work and contributions to our community will be felt for 
years to come. I commend his public service and extend my best wishes 
on his retirement.

[[Page E121]]

  

                          ____________________