[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF DUANE CHAPMAN

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
Duane Chapman, a longtime resident of Richmond, CA. Duane was a 
dedicated volunteer for the Richmond Police Department and a passionate 
advocate for youth, the LGBTQ+ community, and our homeless population.
  Duane began his career of service as a nurse and homeless outreach 
specialist for Contra Costa County. It was in this role that he formed 
a deep partnership with the Richmond Police Department and decided to 
volunteer his time working on crime prevention and raising community 
awareness of the realities of police work.
  Duane demonstrated his passion for serving others through his 
leadership and participation in important community boards and 
programs. He served as Chair of both the Human Relations Commission and 
the Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission. Duane also 
participated in the Road to the Future Foster Care Youth Conference and 
the Richmond Police Activities League Scholarship Program.
  In addition, Duane was a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. 
In 2014, he co-founded the Richmond Rainbow Pride, an organization that 
encouraged its members to advocate for the interest of their community 
and to promote their visibility in Richmond.
  With his passing, Duane leaves behind a legacy as an ally for 
marginalized communities.

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