[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1694]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   LIEUTENANT ANTONIO PENA RETIRES FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2018

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary law 
enforcement career of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Lieutenant 
Antonio Pena. On December 18, 2018, Lieutenant Pena will retire from 
the CHP after 29 years of service.
  Antonio Pena began his career of public service by serving in the 
United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of sergeant. 
Following his military service, Antonio graduated from the CHP academy 
in 1989 and was assigned to the CHP South Los Angeles Office. After 11 
years, Antonio moved on to the Inland Division Office and assumed the 
role of Sergeant in the Victorville CHP office. In 2001, he began 
working out of the Santa Fe Springs office, a position that allowed him 
to coordinate the Impaired Driving Task Force. His assignments during 
the final phases of his law enforcement career included Alta Dena and 
Barstow. He finished his career with the CHP as the Commander of the 
San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I would like to 
congratulate Antonio for his service to our nation, state, and 
community. His dedication and commitment to the profession of law 
enforcement reflects great credit upon himself and the California 
Highway Patrol.

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