    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E153]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

       RECOGNIZING EULESS POLICE DEPARTMENT SENIOR OFFICER CARLOS PERALEZ

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                              HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                    of texas

                        in the house of representatives

                           Monday, February 24, 2025

      Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Euless Police
    Department Senior Officer Carlos Peralez for his service to our
    community and country. He proudly served our country in the United
    States Army for six years, with three years of active duty and three
    years in the reserves, before joining the Euless Police Department in
    April 1997.
      Officer Peralez has exemplified excellence and leadership throughout
    his career in law enforcement. He has served in various divisions,
    including patrol and criminal investigations, held key roles as a crime
    scene technician, bicycle unit officer, and crisis negotiator for the
    Euless SWAT team, and served on the North East Tarrant County Area SWAT
    Team His dedication to public service extends beyond tactical
    operations--Officer Peralez became a School Resource Officer to build
    strong relationships between the police and youth in our community. As
    a neighborhood police officer with the community services division, he
    works to foster trust in our community through the Euless Police
    Inspiring Champions (EPIC) program where he and fellow officers visit
    local elementary schools, joining physical education classes to build
    connections with students and staff.
      Officer Peralez earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from
    Columbia College and holds a Master Peace Officer certification. He has
    received numerous commendations and accolades, including the
    prestigious David Hofer Servant Leadership Award and the City Employee
    of the Month in September 2004 and January 2021. In his free time,
    Officer Peralez continues to embrace the values of community and family
    that have defined his career and life, including spending time with his
    family, enjoying the outdoors, and raising cattle.
      As Officer Peralez begins his well-deserved retirement, I thank him
    for his devoted service to protecting our North Texas community and the
    United States of America.

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