[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 173 (Thursday, October 31, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 CONGRATULATING SERGEANT CARL COATS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE POLICE 
                     DEPARTMENT OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 31, 2019

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sergeant 
Carl Coats on his well-earned retirement from the Grapevine Police 
Department. After twenty-five years of dedicated service, Carl has 
distinguished himself as a respected member of the Grapevine police 
force.
  Beginning his career with the United States Marine Corps, Carl 
attained the rank of Sergeant and served as a Marine Security Guard at 
the American Embassies in Prague, Czechoslovakia and Quito, Ecuador. 
Transitioning to law enforcement in 1990, Carl served four years as a 
correctional officer with the Cooke County Sheriffs Department in 
Gainesville, Texas. In addition to that experience, he graduated from 
the police academy and subsequently became Deputy Sheriff.
  In 1994, Carl joined the Grapevine Police Department where he has 
devotedly served as Patrol Officer, Detective, CID Sergeant and Patrol 
Sergeant. As evidence of his dedication to professional development, 
Carl is a graduate of the School of Police Supervision through the 
Institute for Law Enforcement. Through rigorous instruction, Carl has 
also obtained his Master Peace Officer's License- the highest level of 
its kind.
  Carl's colleagues, supervisors and community members have expressed 
their deepest appreciation for his accomplished service. Specializing 
in child protection and physical abuse investigation, Carl has earned 
twenty-four commendations to date. In 1999, Carl received the Life 
Saving Award for his rescue of a five-year-old autistic child from a 
swimming pool. The following year, he developed a multidisciplinary 
team approach to investigate shaken baby syndrome. Carl also received 
the 2002 Advocate of the Year Award from the Tarrant County Crime 
Prevention Resource Center, honoring his efforts in promoting safety 
for women and children in the community.
  Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize the excellence of Carl's 
work which has repeatedly been commended as an invaluable asset to both 
the City and the Grapevine Police Department. His legacy will leave a 
lasting mark. I ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Sergeant Carl Coats for his numerous years of service.

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