[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E36]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         HONORING APACHE JUNCTION POLICE CHIEF THOMAS E. KELLY

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 13, 2022

  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Apache 
Junction Police Chief Thomas E. Kelly who is set to retire this January 
after nearly 50 years of service in law enforcement. Chief Kelly has 
been a steadfast defender of our community.
  In Apache Junction, Chief Kelly worked his way up through the 
department, serving first as captain of the criminal investigations 
division before serving as Deputy Chief and then Chief. This impressive 
period of service made Apache Junction safer under his watch, however 
we are only a portion of the country which has benefitted from his 
service.
  Prior to his arrival in Apache Junction, Chief Kelly worked in the 
Chicago Police Department. From there he accepted a position with the 
U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 
working in various capacities in the U.S. and around the world. He 
finished his time with the DEA as Special Agent in Charge in the 
Chicago Field Division.
  Chief Kelly is a model law enforcement officer, which is why he has 
also worked with the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training 
Board, leadership of the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, and 
trained law enforcement partners on a global scale.
  Chief Kelly will be greatly missed. While we claim his service in 
Apache Junction, Chief Kelly's retirement marks the end of extended 
service to the entire country. His commitment to protecting his 
community and setting high standards for law enforcement excellence 
will be greatly missed. We wish Chief Kelly a great retirement and 
thank him for giving his life to the protection of our community.

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