[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 185 (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           BARSTOW CITY COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD HARPOLE RETIRES

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2019

  Mr. COOK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of 
Barstow City Councilmember Richard Harpole, who departed the dais on 
November 18, 2019.
  Richard Harpole was born on October 8, 1958 in Illinois. He came to 
Barstow by way of the United States Army, where he served at nearby 
Fort Irwin as a military police investigator. While stationed at Fort 
Irwin, he met his wife Donna, and married her in 1984. After his 
marriage, he was honorably discharged from the Army and joined the 
Barstow Police Department. During his time with the Barstow Police 
Department, Richard focused heavily on combatting gangs and drug 
trafficking, and is still a lifetime member of the California Narcotic 
Officers Association. He retired from the Barstow Police Department in 
2008 as a lieutenant.
  After his retirement, Councilmember Harpole stayed involved in his 
community. He served on the board of the Barstow Area Chamber of 
Commerce, the Boys & Girls Club of Barstow, Mojave Valley Volunteer 
Hospice, and the Barstow Humane Society. Councilmember Harpole was 
elected to the Barstow City Council in 2012 and won reelection in 2016.
  Councilmember Richard Harpole has a history of serving his community 
throughout his life, from his service in the United States Army and 
Barstow Police Department to his civic engagement across numerous 
boards of directors and culminating in his service as a Barstow City 
Councilmember. I congratulate him on a very well-deserved retirement 
and will miss his presence in the City of Barstow.

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