[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     HONORING CHIEF STEPHEN POTTER

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 7, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Napa's 
retiring Chief of Police, Stephen Potter, for his lifelong dedication 
to public service to our community.
  Chief Potter was born and raised in Napa, California. In 1980, he 
received an Associate of Science in Law Enforcement from Napa Valley 
College. In 2007, he returned to school and graduated from Union 
Institute & University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice 
Management.
  Chief Potter has been an integral member of Napa's law enforcement 
community since he began his career as a Deputy Sheriff at the Napa 
County Sheriff's Department in 1981. He served as a Patrol Deputy, 
Field Training Officer, Deputy Coroner, Investigator, SWAT Team member 
and Narcotic Investigator. In 1987, Chief Potter joined the Napa Police 
Department, where he became known for his communication and problem 
solving skills. He became the Chief of Police for Napa in 2015. During 
his time at the Police Department, he has worked tirelessly to serve 
our community through public safety.
  Chief Potter has been active in our community outside of his official 
duties. Be was a basketball and baseball coach and has been a mentor to 
countless young adults throughout the years. He has stayed in contact 
with many of his mentees and continues to offer advice and provide 
guidance.
  Chief Potter is an essential part of many community organizations. He 
is a Board Member of Leadership Napa Valley, Napa Emergency Women's 
Services, Puertas Abiertas, Napa County Hispanic Network and is an 
Honorary Board Member of Napa Police Historical Society. Chief Potter 
is an Associate Member of the International Association of Chiefs of 
Police and the California Police Chiefs Association, and a member of 
the California Police Officers Association, Napa County Hispanic 
Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Napa Sunrise.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm proud to call Chief Stephen Potter my friend and he 
is a kind and caring person who is devoted to our community. It is 
therefore fitting and proper that we honor him here today.

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