[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5259]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        CHIEF CHRIS CARTER RETIRES FROM BISHOP POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2016

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the law enforcement 
career of Bishop Police Chief Chris Carter, who retired from the Bishop 
Police Department on September 30, 2015. On June 4, 2016, there will be 
a long-awaited retirement party to celebrate Chief Carter's 
distinguished career.
  Chief Carter's time in law enforcement began in 1983 while serving as 
a Military Police Officer in the United States Army. He served two 
years on active-duty and an additional nine years in the California 
National Guard. His military awards include the Army Service Ribbon, 
Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Sharpshooter, Hand Grenade Sharpshooter, and 
Pistol Expert.
  After leaving active-duty service, Chief Carter was hired as a police 
officer with the City of Barstow, where he eventually obtained the rank 
of corporal. His service with the Barstow Police Department earned him 
a number of accolades, including the California Highway Patrol/AAA 
``10851'' Award for stolen vehicle recoveries, the Meritorious Service 
Award, and the Medal of Valor.
  In 2003, Chief Carter was hired by the Bishop Police Department and 
received promotions to the ranks of sergeant and lieutenant. In 2010, 
he was sworn in as the Chief of the Bishop Police Department, a 
position he held until his retirement.
  I want to congratulate Chief Carter on his well-deserved retirement. 
It is an honor to represent people like Chief Carter who dedicate their 
lives to making our communities better and safer.

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