[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3578]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE CAREER OF MR. M. WAYNE HUTTON

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2017

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Mr. M. 
Wayne Hutton. After more than 30 years of serving in law enforcement, 
Mr. Hutton is retiring as Supervising District Attorney Investigator in 
Merced. Mr. Hutton's service to the community has earned him 
recognition among law enforcement officials throughout the San Joaquin 
Valley and California. He has undoubtedly paved a legacy in public 
service within our community.
  Mr. Hutton's career is characterized by a strong work ethic and a 
passion for justice. Mr. Hutton began his law enforcement career as a 
Special Agent in the United States Air Force Office of Special 
Investigations. During his time as a Special Agent, Mr. Hutton was 
honored and awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, four Achievement 
Medals, and the National Defense Medal. He then went on to serve as a 
Deputy Sheriff in the Merced County Sheriff's Department. He received a 
Sheriff's Commendation for implementing the first Citizen's Law 
Enforcement Academy as well as his display of tactical action during a 
suicide attempt by a citizen. Mr. Hutton also received recognition for 
his work in the area of domestic violence and was praised by the Senate 
of the State of California.
  Mr. Hutton later served as an Investigator for the District Attorney 
in Merced County. During his tenure, Mr. Hutton has conducted numerous 
felony investigations and other high profile major white collar fraud 
cases. Due to his outstanding work, he was then promoted to Supervising 
Investigator. Mr. Hutton wrote the Policy and Procedures Manual for the 
Bureau of Investigation and conducted numerous embezzlement and white 
collar crime investigations, which included a case that involved a 
record $1.4 million loss.
  Mr. Hutton's decision to become an adjunct instructor at Merced 
College is another example of his devoted service to the community. Mr. 
Hutton taught the next generation of law enforcement the skills 
necessary to write reports and do complete criminal investigations. He 
has instructed over 300 cadets in the State of California's Peace 
Officer Standards and Training approved Reserve Peace Officer Training 
Courses.
  Many are saddened by Mr. Hutton's retirement, but his achievements 
and years of service will not be forgotten. He has been a part of the 
law enforcement community for 31 years, and it is my hope that his 
career will inspire others to follow in his footsteps.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
career and achievement of Mr. M. Wayne Hutton. Mr. Hutton has proven to 
be an inspiring and hardworking individual for Merced County, and I am 
confident he will continue to demonstrate his passion for public 
service in the next chapter of his life.

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