[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 167 (Thursday, October 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E963-E964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CHIEF GARY GACEK OF CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA FOR HIS MANY YEARS 
                          OF DEDICATED SERVICE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2023

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Chief Gary Gacek on his retirement from the Concord Police 
Department and to honor his many years of faithful service to the 
people of Concord, North Carolina.
  Gacek began his career in law enforcement with the Milwaukee Police 
Department. where he served in a variety of roles over the course of 25 
years. He began his role as Chief of Police of the Concord Police 
Department in July 2015. Under his leadership, Concord became one of 
the safest cities in the state, with crime

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rates hitting their lowest levels in over twenty years.
  Gacek implemented numerous reforms and initiatives that helped 
modernize the department, reduce crime and develop the community. Some 
of these reforms include the implementation of an evidence-based 
community policing strategy. updating the department's technology and 
information systems, expanding the department's analytical and 
intelligence capabilities. and developing several community engagement 
initiatives, among many others. Perhaps one of his greatest initiatives 
was the creation of the Concord Police Foundation, which supports 
Concord Police Department employees and their families and helps make 
Concord a safer community to live and work. Gacek established this 
program in 2021 in honor of Concord Officer Jason Shuping who was 
tragically killed in the line of duty on December 16, 2020.
  I have known Chief Gacek for many years and witnessed firsthand the 
tremendous work he has done for the people of Concord. I am proud to 
call him my friend and know I speak for the whole community when I wish 
him well in this next chapter of his life.
  Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, please join me today in congratulating Gary 
Gacek on his retirement and to thank him for his many years of 
dedicated service.

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