[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3833]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING ADAM GARCIA

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate 
University of Nevada, Reno, UNR, chief of police services Adam Garcia 
on being named Police Director of the Year by the National Association 
of Campus Safety Administrators. It gives me great pleasure to see him 
receive this prestigious award after years of hard work within the 
university system and local community.
  Police Chief Garcia assumed the role of director at UNR police 
services in 2001. Since then, he has worked to expand both the size and 
diversity of police services and create a safe campus environment where 
students are engaged with the department. Police Chief Garcia 
spearheaded the development of services for public notification in the 
event of an active shooter or emergency situation, a service critical 
to ensuring the safety of UNR students. Due to the great success of 
police services, Police Chief Garcia has successfully integrated the 
department into a regional partnership, serving an even greater 
community. His dedication to keeping students across the UNR campus 
safe is invaluable to our great State. I am grateful to have someone 
like Police Chief Garcia leading this incredibly important department.
  The Police Director of the Year award is given each year to an 
individual who goes above and beyond to ensure safety on campus, as 
well as maintaining a professional and healthy relationship between the 
department and the university it serves. Without a doubt, Police Chief 
Garcia's actions warrant only the greatest recognition, including this 
significant accolade. I am pleased to see Police Chief Garcia 
recognized on a national level, representing our great State as role 
model to other departments.
  It is the brave men and women who serve in local police departments 
that keep our communities safe. These heroes selflessly put their lives 
on the line every day. I extend my deepest gratitude to Police Chief 
Garcia for his courageous contributions to students across the UNR 
campus and to the people of Reno. His sacrifice and courage earn him a 
place among the outstanding men and women who have valiantly put their 
lives on the line to benefit others.
  Throughout his tenure with UNR police services, Police Chief Garcia 
has demonstrated professionalism, commitment to excellence, and 
dedication to the highest standards of UNR police services. I am 
honored by his service and am proud to call him a fellow Nevadan. Today 
I ask all of my colleagues to join me in congratulating Police Chief 
Garcia on receiving this award, and I give my deepest appreciation for 
all that he has done to ensure safety on the UNR campus. I offer him my 
best wishes as he continues in his role as police chief.

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