[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 27, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H5753-H5754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           PREVENTING INTERNATIONAL PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTIONS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
California (Mrs. Mimi Walters) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share 
the heartbreaking story of an Orange County father named Randy Collins. 
On March 3, 2003, Randy and his wife welcomed their son, Keisuke, to 
the world.
  Following their divorce, Randy became concerned that his ex-wife 
would flee with their son to her home country, Japan. The California 
court system agreed and granted a temporary retraining order on foreign 
travel for their son. Unfortunately, this did not prevent the abduction 
from taking place.
  I first met Randy during my time in the California State Senate when 
we worked together on legislation to prevent future international 
parental child abductions. I am proud the bill, named Keisuke's Law in 
honor of Randy's son, passed the State legislature unanimously and was 
signed into law on September 7, 2012.
  This month marks 12 years since Randy, a loving and devoted father, 
last saw his son. Japan continues to have one of the worst records in 
returning abducted children like Keisuke to the United States.

  Mr. Speaker, as the mother of four, I can only imagine the pain that 
Randy must feel missing each passing milestone of his son's life. This 
is a grave injustice, and I will continue to support Randy and all 
families whose children have been wrongfully abducted.


                      Remembering Duncan Gigerich

  Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory 
of Duncan Gigerich whose life was tragically cut short on June 9, 2018.
  Duncan was only 19 years old at the time he passed away, yet he 
demonstrated maturity well beyond his years. As a high school football 
player, Duncan demonstrated leadership skills both on and off the 
field. Duncan just returned from a semester abroad in New Zealand where 
he studied the country's natural history and culture while learning 
invaluable outdoor leadership and survival skills. He was undoubtedly 
full of life and eager to embark on each new adventure before him.
  Mr. Speaker, I offer my sincerest condolences to the Gigerich and 
Dirk families and to all those who were fortunate enough to know 
Duncan. His memory will live on through the many friends, family, and 
places that experienced Duncan's loving spirit and immense appreciation 
for the outdoors.
  May he rest in peace.


         Congratulating Deputy Chief Garaven on his Retirement

  Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor 
of Paul Garaven on his retirement from the Tustin Police Department.
  Deputy Chief Garaven has served over 30 years at the Tustin Police 
Department beginning in 1987 as a part-time volunteer reservist. Since 
then, he has held numerous positions within the department, including 
time spent undercover with the special investigations unit.
  No matter the title Deputy Chief Garaven held, he devoted every day 
of his career to making the city of Tustin

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a safer and better place for all. On July 3, Deputy Chief Garaven will 
end his long and impressive career at the Tustin Police Department.
  Thankfully, the image of a young undercover officer will remain to 
inspire the next generation of officers at the police department to 
strive for greatness in everything they do.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Deputy Chief Garaven on 
an outstanding 30-year career serving the city of Tustin. I wish him 
the absolute best as he begins the next great chapter of his life.

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