[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           RECOGNIZING LOS ANGELES POLICE OFFICER PAUL AVILA

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2023

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Paul 
Avila and his 25 years of public service and dedication to the City of 
Los Angeles as a Police Officer III. The calling to be a police officer 
is an incredibly difficult and important vocation of public service. 
Those who risk their lives for the good of the community are worthy of 
the highest respect and appreciation of our district, State, and 
Nation.
  Paul entered the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Academy in 1998 
and six months later he began his probation period in Northeast Los 
Angeles. Five years later, he was transferred to Southeast Los Angeles 
where he served for the rest of his career. Throughout his 25-year 
career, Paul rose through the ranks of LAPD. He trained new recruits as 
a field training officer, became an undercover vice investigator, and 
was a probation officer coordinator. In addition to his professional 
roles, Paul was the oldest member of his division's Baker to Vegas 
relay team that placed in the top 3 within the division every year.
  This July, Paul is officially retiring. I hope that he gets to rest 
and enjoy time with his wife and family. We are grateful for his 
service to our community.
  For his outstanding accomplishments, it is my honor to recognize 
Police Officer Paul Avila. His years of civic service and commitment to 
the city and the people of Los Angeles are worthy of the highest 
commendation.

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