[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15499]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF DONALD A. GRIGGS

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Donald A. Griggs, a 29-
year veteran of the Daly City Police Department.
  Officer Griggs graduated from the Basic Police Academy at the College 
of the Redwoods in 1980 after earning an Associate Degree in 
Administration of Justice from the College of San Mateo. He was 
appointed as a Police Officer on March 10, 1980. He was a mentor to 
many recruits through his role as a Field Training Officer. In 1999 he 
was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He served bravely for many years 
as a member of the Daly City Police Tactical Response Team. He also 
served on the board of directors for the Daly City Police Athletic 
League. He is a dedicated police officer who forged many friendships 
during his career.
  Sergeant Griggs received numerous department commendations during his 
career. Of special note, in 2003 he rushed into a burning building and 
evacuated the residents. He suffered smoke inhalation and was rushed to 
the hospital for treatment. He risked his life to save people in need. 
In another instance he was recognized for his professionalism by the 
victim of a particularly brutal sexual assault case. His professional 
and compassionate efforts helped restore the woman's dignity. His 
actions serve as a source of pride for the entire police department.
  Madam Speaker, on September 10, 2010, members of the Daly City Police 
Benevolent Association will honor Sergeant Donald Griggs at a special 
dinner and, as such, I ask that this body extends its thanks for a job 
well done.

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