[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18312]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING AURORA CHIEF OF POLICE GREGORY THOMAS UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2015

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Chief Gregory 
Thomas of the Aurora Police Department. With a long and illustrious 
career serving the citizens of Aurora and the community, starting as a 
cadet in 1978 and culminating in Chief of Police in 2008, Chief Thomas 
has distinguished himself as a valuable and dedicated member of the 
Aurora community.
  Chief Thomas has had a prestigious and long career, having worked in 
the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division, and 
Administrative Services Division of the Aurora Police Department. Chief 
Thomas was assigned to the Field Training Program, Special Response 
Team, Employee Review Board, and Investigative Deadly Force Team.
  As Chief of Police, Chief Thomas presided over a vast reduction in 
crime throughout the city and was always available to discuss matters 
with the community. Over the course of his career, Chief Thomas has 
received numerous awards including the Kendall County Medal of Valor, 
the Exchange Club of Aurora Police Officer of the Year, and has been 
nominated as the Kane County Officer of the Year.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Chief Gregory 
Thomas's exemplary service to the people of Aurora and congratulating 
him on a prominent career.

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