[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HOMETOWN HERO--CHRISTINA
                                 O'REAR

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2022

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Grapevine 
Police Detective Christina O'Rear, who was recently named Mental Health 
Peace Officer of the Year by the Texas Crisis Intervention Team 
Association.
  As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, this recognition is a timely 
reminder of the incredible work Detective O'Rear is doing to better our 
community.
  Detective O'Rear not only serves as the primary liaison between 
Grapevine PD and North Texas mental health resources and hospitals, but 
she has gone above and beyond by following up with individuals dealing 
with mental health crises even after their police cases are terminated.
  This extra and oftentimes life changing step is an excellent display 
of the kind of person Detective O'Rear is. By putting others ahead of 
herself and ensuring these individuals receive the proper care they 
need, I can think of no one more deserving of the Mental Health Peace 
Officer award.
  I have gotten to see what a remarkable and dedicated public servant 
Detective O'Rear is after I selected her to serve on my Texas-24 Law 
Enforcement Advisory Board. It is rare to find someone who is as 
passionate and skilled at their job as she is. It is an honor to 
recognize her today.
  I thank Detective O'Rear for her constant service to Texas-24.

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