[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING CORPORAL SCOTT GILLEY

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 13, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to thank 
Corporal Scott Gilley for his service with the Euless Police Department 
and to congratulate him on his retirement. Corporal Gilley has spent 28 
years as an officer with Euless PD protecting his community and 
countless North Texans. I'd like to extend my sincere appreciation for 
his selfless service.
  Before pursuing his aspirations to become a police officer, Scott 
served in the United States Coast Guard for 8 years. After attaining an 
Honorable Discharge, he was hired as a Euless Police Officer in 1995. 
His primary assignment with the department was working as a senior 
member in the patrol division. Scott's leadership and work has had a 
significant impact leading many of his fellow officers on to very 
successful careers due to his mentorship. Over his many years of 
service, Scott has received four police certifications, his Corporal 
rank, and a variety of police in-service training. He's used this 
knowledge to provide countless hours of police training to other 
officers and mentor new ones straight from the academy.
  During his time with Euless PD, Scott has received 40 police 
commendations in which he was commended for his service and 
professionalism to the department and community. It has always been my 
view that public service is among the most admirable of callings, one 
that demands the very best among us to tackle monumental challenges in 
the name of selfless service to others. Corporal Gilley has always been 
known and appreciated as an ``informal leader'' of the troops and one 
that can be counted on in any situation. The courage and dedication he 
displayed during his many years of service in both the United States 
Military and Euless Police Department is admirable, and Texas-24 is 
better for having the benefit of leadership.
  It is my honor to congratulate Corporal Scott Gilley on his 
successful career and retirement.

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