[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 72 (Friday, April 26, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E387-E388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING EULESS POLICE OFFICER JERRY LEE COOK

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 26, 2024

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Officer Jerry 
Lee Cook's retirement after 39 years with the Euless Police Department. 
I want to thank him for his commitment to our community and dedication 
to our country. Before his work as a police officer, Jerry enlisted in 
the US Navy in 1970 and served as an Aviation Mechanic before being 
honorably discharged as an E-5 in 1978. After being in the military, 
his training led him to Isfahan, Iran where he worked as an Aviation 
Mechanic for Bell Helicopter International. When he returned to North 
Texas, he joined

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the Texas Army National Guard and became an Aviation Support Technician 
full-time.
  Inspired by his experiences serving as an aviation mechanic and 
working in Iran, Jerry wanted to continue to help people which led him 
to a career in law enforcement. He was hired as a patrol officer by the 
Euless Police Department on April 1, 1985, and after serving eight 
years in the patrol division. Jerry was promoted to Corporal and 
assigned to the community services division where he taught youth the 
Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, also known as D.A.R.E. It was 
during this time that Jerry developed a strong interest in computers 
and even taught himself how to operate them. His talents were quickly 
recognized by the department, and they transitioned him into the 
position of a computer technician in the Technical Services Division. 
His mechanical mind and dedication to learning the technical equipment 
used by law enforcement left an immeasurable impact on the Euless 
Police Department.
  During his 39-year law enforcement career, Jerry received numerous 
commendations from colleagues and the community. He was presented with 
the W.M. ``Blackie'' Sustaire Memorial award in 1992 and 2007 in 
addition to winning the Distinguished Service Award in 1999. Jerry 
never lost his positive attitude when faced with mounting 
responsibilities and was always eager to share his knowledge and take 
the time to teach others.
  It is an honor to recognize Jerry on this momentous occasion and 
thank him for his service to our country and North Texas.

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