[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 206 (Thursday, December 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ASSISTANT CHIEF LAURA QUATTLEBAUM

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                             HON. RAUL RUIZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2019

  Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize California Highway 
Patrol Assistant Chief Laura Quattlebaum for her years of service with 
the California Highway Patrol.
  Every day, our first responders and public safety officers put their 
lives on the line to keep us safe. In our local communities, a shining 
example of that very selflessness and courage is California Highway 
Patrol Assistant Chief Laura Quattlebaum.
  Assistant Chief Quattlebaum is an amazing woman, full of character 
and integrity. I am humbled to have worked alongside her in our 
community, and I am honored to call her my friend.
  For more than 30 years, Assistant Chief Quattlebaum has served as a 
dedicated public officer for my constituents as well as countless other 
Californians. After graduating from the California Highway Patrol 
Academy, she went on to act as Public Information Officer for the City 
of Indio. From this critical position to her current role as California 
Highway Patrol Assistant Chief, she has answered the call many times to 
defend our public safety.
  Throughout her career, Assistant Chief Quattlebaum has been 
recognized on numerous occasions for her outstanding work. As 
Lieutenant in the Indio Area, she received the Commissioner's 
Commendation for her leadership in Cultural Awareness and Racial 
Profiling training. Six years later, Assemblyman Brian Nestande awarded 
Assistant Chief Quattlebaum the 2013 Women of Distinction Award. Again 
in 2014, Assemblyman Manuel Perez presented her with the Woman of Year 
award in recognition of her service to the people of California.
  Chief Quattlebaum is known to her colleagues as a hardworking and 
selfless leader. Her tireless commitment to bettering the lives of 
others is reflected in her incredible advocacy for those she serves 
alongside and for peace officers throughout the country. I have 
witnessed this dedication firsthand on multiple occasions, most 
notably, when we worked together to successfully double our nation's 
funding for mental health services for our local law enforcement 
agencies.
  Assistant Chief Quattlebaum's career in public service is a true 
testament to her devotion to community, country, and public safety. Her 
unwavering dedication to the people of California is admirable.
  After she retires from her position as California Highway Patrol 
Assistant Chief this year, I have no doubt that she will continue to 
positively impact our community as she mentors and prepares students at 
College of the Desert for a future in law enforcement.
  I want to thank Assistant Chief Quattlebaum for her years of service 
and for all that she has done to keep our communities safe. On behalf 
of California's 36th Congressional District, I wish her a long, happy 
retirement.

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