[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 4 (Thursday, January 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E10]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING MR. GREGORY RUSHIN ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 6, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and salute Mr. 
Gregory Rushin, a steadfast leader who has dedicated nearly forty years 
of distinguished public service at various levels of government.
  Mr. Rushin's career began in 1979, where he served the town of 
Lewiston, lllinois, as a Deputy Sheriff. Prior to assuming this 
position, Greg completed his Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement 
Administration at Western Illinois University and his Master of Science 
Degree in Human Relations and Business at Amber University.
  In an effort to further expand his knowledge, Mr. Rushin sought 
additional training and educational opportunities that allowed him to 
develop skills essential to being an effective leader in law 
enforcement. In doing so, he graduated from the FBI Academy, the FBI 
National Academy, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development 
Program, and Harvard's Senior Management Institute for Police. 
Additionally, for three years he would reside in the Washington, D.C., 
area where he gained invaluable experience serving as a Special Agent 
with the FBI.
  In June of 1982, Greg began his nearly 34-year career with the Plano 
Police Department, the latter 18 years of which he assumed the position 
of Chief of Police. As a result of his leadership, Chief Rushin was 
selected to serve as Plano's Deputy City Manager where he is 
responsible for overseeing the City's Public Safety Departments 
encompassing services including Animal Services, Fire and Rescue, 
Police, and Emergency Management.
  Mr. Rushin's commitment to our community has been evidenced by his 
membership and past leadership positions within several organizations 
including as the President of the Texas Police Chief's Association as 
well as on multiple boards of directors, including the International 
Association of Chiefs of Police, the Collin County Child Advocacy 
Board, the Plano Youth Leadership Board, the Medical City Plano Citizen 
Advisory Board, and the Brett Adkins Foundation Board. Due to his 
dedication and contributions to the Plano community, it is no surprise 
that Greg was recognized as one of the 21 for the 21st Century by 
Inside Collin County Business.
  While Greg has created a tremendous legacy of servant leadership, it 
is evident that respect for his efforts run deep among all who have had 
the pleasure of working with him. Now, as Mr. Greg Rushin prepares to 
begin a new season of life, it is with a deep sense of gratitude I ask 
my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in recognizing 
his exemplary contributions throughout his career in public service 
while wishing him and his family all the best in this next chapter.

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