[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H6820-H6821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF RALEIGH POLICE CHIEF ESTELLA 
                               PATTERSON

  (Ms. ROSS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary 
service of

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Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson, who recently announced that she 
will retire next year.
  Since Chief Patterson joined the Raleigh Police Department in 2021, I 
have been proud to have worked with her on many issues. She has led the 
charge to lower crime rates, address gun violence, recognize mental 
health issues, and more. Chief Patterson offered vital input on my 
legislation, the Supporting Women COPS, which would incentivize more 
women to join law enforcement.
  She has continued to prioritize a police force that represents the 
community it serves. Chief Patterson also led our community through one 
of its darkest times, the Hedingham shooting that stole five precious 
lives.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Chief Patterson for all she has done for our 
community. I wish her good luck in her retirement and her future 
endeavors.

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