[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 52 (Monday, March 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF BRYAN WHITNER

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 26, 2018

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief Bryan 
Whitner of the Canton Police Department in Haywood County, North 
Carolina. On behalf of the citizens of Western North Carolina, I would 
like to thank Chief Whitner for over 30 years of outstanding service to 
the people of the Town of Canton and Haywood County.
  Chief Whitner began his career with law enforcement as a Waynesville 
Police Department Patrol Officer in 1987. He then served as a Canton 
Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain until he was promoted to Chief 
of Police in 2010. Chief Whitner faithfully served as the lead criminal 
investigator for 17 years during his time in office. During his career, 
Chief Whitner obtained law enforcement accreditation for the Canton 
Police Department through the Commission on Accreditation for Law 
Enforcement Agencies, a large accomplishment for the Canton Police 
Department.
  As a Tuscola High School graduate, Haywood Community College 
graduate, and Western Carolina University graduate, Chief Whitner has 
been a long-time student of institutions in Western North Carolina. 
Chief Whitner received his associate of applied science degree in 
criminal justice technology from Haywood Community College in 1998 and 
later received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Western 
Carolina University in 2006.
  Over the course of his career, Chief Whitner has served on numerous 
committees, including Child Fatality Review, Kids Advocacy Resource, 
Law Enforcement Planning Committee, DWI Task Force and Haywood 
Community College Curriculum Advisory Committee. Chief Whitner's 
dedication to excellence has made him a wonderful Chief, and his 
commitment to the Canton community has made him beloved by many. The 
outreach programs he initiated in Canton schools will have an impact on 
the Town of Canton for many years to come.
  Chief Whitner has earned the respect of his community through his 
commitment a the Canton Police Department and engagement in the 
community. For his abiding service to the people of Western North 
Carolina, I am privileged to express to Chief Whitner the gratitude and 
best wishes of the people of North Carolina on his retirement.

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