[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21775]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL ``MICK'' GILLINS

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael ``Mick'' 
Gillins for his exemplary service in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police 
Department, LVMPD.
  As a 19-year veteran of the Las Vegas Metro Police, Mick has a long 
history of admirable service and is a hero in the very essence of the 
word. In September, 1989, Mick arrested a suspect that had stolen 
military explosives that were intended to go to gang members. For this, 
Mick received a ``Job Well Done'' citation from the LVMPD. In January, 
1992, Mick was nominated by the LVMPD for the American Legion Police 
Post #55 ``Outstanding Officer of the Year'' award; although he did not 
win this award, he was given a letter of Commendation from then 
Sheriff, John Moran.
  Mick's dedication and service has affected countless lives; most 
noticeably on December 27, 1991 when he saved a drowning child's life 
by administering CPR. When Mick arrived on the scene, the child was 
clinically dead; but due to Mick's expertise the child was revived and 
suffered no brain damage. For his heroism, Mick received the 
``Exemplary Service Award'' from the LVMPD, the ``Life Saving Award'' 
from Mercy Medical Services, and the ``Community Service Award'' from 
the Las Vegas Fire Department.
  Recently, Mick was injured in the line of duty, On May 23, 2006, Mick 
was finishing up a traffic stop when he was struck by a car while 
sitting on his motorcycle. He sustained a broken left leg and two 
bulging disks in his lower back. The driver of the car that struck him 
was charged with driving under the influence, and toxicology reports 
indicated that she had more prescription drugs in her system than 
prescribed.
  I also worked personally with Mick during my time as a Nevada State 
Senator. Mick spent a number of sessions at the Legislature for the 
LVMPD and the PPA, lobbying on behalf of his fellow officers.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Michael ``Mick'' Gillins. His 
commitment to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and to the 
Las Vegas Community has improved countless lives. I applaud his 
dedication and I wish him a speedy recovery.

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