[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 189 (Tuesday, November 26, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      OFFICER LEO LOPEZ RETIRES FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 26, 2019

  Mr. COOK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
law enforcement career of California Highway Patrol Officer Leo Lopez, 
who will retire after 30 years of service.
  Officer Lopez's promise to serve by the California Highway Patrol 
motto of ``Safety, Service, and Security'' began prior to his 
graduation from the academy. The Loma Prieta earthquake that struck the 
Bay Area caused officer Lopez to dive right into duties, driving patrol 
units from Sacramento to the San Francisco CHIP office on only his 
second day of the academy. Officer Lopez went on to receive badge 
#12972 on March 8, 1990, with his first station assignment in Barstow. 
He has since served in numerous capacities with the Inland Division 
Commercial Unit and the Inland Divisions Special Response Team. One of 
many of his deployments was to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane 
Katrina.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I offer my sincere 
congratulations to Officer Leo Lopez for his 30 years of service as a 
member of the California Highway Patrol and wish him an enjoyable and 
relaxing retirement. A native to the High Desert and the second of 
three generations to serve the California Highway Patrol, I thank you 
for your service and your commitment to ensuring the safety and 
security of our community.

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