[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 189 (Friday, November 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1585]
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CONGRATULATING MAC TRISTAN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 
                           OF COPPELL, TEXAS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 30, 2018

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mac Tristan, 
Chief of Police of the city of Coppell, Texas, on his retirement after 
8 years of dedicated service to the city of Coppell and over 37 years 
in law enforcement in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
  Mac Tristan began his career with the Coppell Police Department on 
January 24, 2011, following over 29 years of service with the 
Carrollton Police Department. For the past eight years, Mac's 
leadership as Chief of Police has brought incredible success, in part 
due to his problem oriented strategies and strong conviction for 
serving his community. Through his guidance, the Coppell Police 
Department has experienced new standards of efficiency, and Chief 
Tristan has set a tremendous example for those in law enforcement and 
public service.
  Mac's commitment to public service goes beyond his service in law 
enforcement, and is a true indication of the quality of his character. 
Through his work with the Kiwanis Club and as a Faith Coach at St. 
Catherine's Catholic Church, Mac has helped countless people in need 
through some of their most difficult of days. Mac continues to lecture 
locally and internationally on leadership, problem oriented policing, 
challenging organizational cultures, and civil servant leadership.
  Mac is a graduate of Sam Houston State University, where he received 
his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with Honors. He is a graduate 
of the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for 
Police, the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and the United States 
Army War College Strategic Implementation Seminar.
  For over three decades, Chief Tristan has served his community 
tirelessly, putting himself in harm's way to ensure the safety of 
countless Texas residents. We are indebted to him for his exceptional 
leadership and his many years of bravery and sacrifice. Mr. Speaker, on 
behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I ask all my 
distinguished colleagues to join me in honoring the extraordinary 
service of Chief Mac Tristan and wishing him and his family the best in 
his retirement.

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