[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING CHIEF BRETT McVANNEL FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE GAYLORD CITY 
                           POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Brett McVannel 
for his retirement as chief of the Gaylord City Police Department. 
Through his exceptional leadership and steadfast devotion to his 
community, Brett has become an indispensable part of Michigan's First 
District.
  Born and raised in Gaylord, Chief McVannel dedicated nearly 25 years 
of his life to the people of Michigan, serving in Kalkaska and Otsego 
County before becoming chief in Gaylord. During his tenure Brett 
thrived as a leader and communicator, working productively with other 
local leaders and forming a familial bond in the department he oversaw. 
His exceptional leadership skills are reflected in the excellence of 
the officers who have served under him and the trust placed in him by 
the people of Northern Michigan. Chief McVannel's constant dedication 
to the public good is commendable, and the impact of his work on the 
people of Northern Michigan cannot be overstated.
  Madam Speaker. it is my honor to recognize Chief Brett McVannel for 
his decades of service to the people of our state. Michiganders can 
take great pride in knowing the First District is home to such a 
devoted individual. On behalf of my constituents, I wish Brett all the 
best in his future endeavors.

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