[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           CHIEF BEN MAJETICH

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2022

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief Ben 
Majetich, who is retiring as West Richland's Police Chief after 34 
years of service to the Tri-Cities.
  Ben came to Central Washington in 1980 and spent the next 26 years 
with the Pasco Police Department. He worked in multiple leadership 
roles, from street patrol division to leading investigations, to being 
the lead defensive tactics instructor for the city.
  His hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed, and he was soon 
promoted to captain of West Richland's Police Department, where he 
would take the lead in developing their newly-opened, state-of-the-art 
facility.
  Chief Majetich truly represents the best of Central Washington: a man 
of courage and grit, a man not afraid to roll up his sleeves to get the 
job done. He has proudly served the Tri-Cities for 34 years, going 
above and beyond to ensure the safety of our community. He is leaving 
the department in good hands with his successor, Captain Thomas Grego, 
but he will certainly be missed.
  I extend my sincerest gratitude to Chief Majetich for his leadership 
and wish him the best in his retirement.

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