[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 119 (Wednesday, July 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E661]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING CHINO CHIEF OF POLICE WES SIMMONS

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2023

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Wes 
Simmons and his 28 years of public service and dedication to the City 
of Chino. 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.
  Chief Simmons joined the Chino Police Department in 1995 after 
graduating from the California State University at Fullerton. 
Throughout his distinguished career, Chief Simmons served as Police 
Officer, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team Operator, Corporal, 
Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. He was appointed as the 
Chief of Police in July 2019.
  Additionally, Chief Simmons graduated with the 255th Session of the 
FBI National Academy and Class 60 of California's POST Command College. 
He has a master's degree in Organizational Management from the 
University of Phoenix and completed the Harvard Kennedy School's Senior 
Executives in State and Local Government program.
  This July, Chief Simmons is officially retiring. I hope that he gets 
to rest and enjoy time with his family. We are grateful for his service 
to our community.
  For his outstanding accomplishments, it is my honor to recognize 
Chief of Police Wes Simmons. His years of civic service and commitment 
to the city and the people of Chino are worthy of the highest 
commendation.

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