[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1141]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING CHIEF GARY WESTPHAL FOR 35 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2008

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize an 
outstanding citizen and public servant, Chief Gary Westphal, in honor 
of his retirement from 35 years of service at the Mesquite Police 
Department.
  In 1972, Chief Westphal started his service as a jailer and was 
promoted through the ranks until 2002, when he became Chief of Police 
for the Mesquite Police Department.
  Chief Westphal pioneered several student, anti-drug campaigns such as 
``Slama Bama Jama,'' ``What If,'' and the ``Cheese Anti-drug 
Initiative.'' Esteemed by his community and peers, Chief Westphal was 
named ``Hometown Hero'' by Town East Mall and ``Top Cop'' 2006 by the 
Texas Police Chiefs Association.
  In addition to faithfully serving his community, Chief Westphal is a 
husband to Susan, a father of three children, and a grandfather.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth District of Texas, I am honored 
to recognize Chief Gary Westphal for his courage in protecting and 
serving the citizens of Mesquite.

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