[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1671]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CHARLES RINKEVICH, SR.

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy 
of Charles Rinkevich, Sr., a distinguished law enforcement official who 
dedicated his life to public service for over 40 years.
  After graduating from Michigan State University and serving an 
Active-Duty tour with the Army Reserves, Mr. Rinkevich became a 
lieutenant and training officer for the Savannah Police Department.
  During his tenure, he also served as an instructor and law 
enforcement consultant for the University of Georgia and the 
International Association of Chiefs of Police.
  In 1982, he was appointed by the White House to oversee two Federal 
Government task forces aimed at aiding community law enforcement in 
Atlanta and Miami.
  In 1983, Mr. Rinkevich moved to St. Simons Island where he was 
appointed director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in 
Glynco.
  While serving in this role, he managed an annual budget exceeding 
$100 million and oversaw an agency that graduated over 25,000 students 
annually.

  Charles Rinkevich's commitment to excellence, innovation, and 
collaboration was an inspiration to countless individuals.
  My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues 
during this difficult time.

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