[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4465]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER MATTHEW PAUL GISLER

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 20, 2017

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor 
California Highway Patrol officer Matthew Paul Gisler, who announced 
his retirement after 28 years of service.
  On February 16, 1989, Officer Gisler graduated from the CHP Academy 
and was assigned to the CHP Hayward Area Office. He completed over a 
year with this department and was then reassigned to the Modesto Area 
Office in 1990. From 1996 through 2003, Officer Gisler fulfilled his 
assignment in the CHP Central Division Stanislaus County Auto Theft 
Task Force. In 2003, Officer Gisler returned to the Modesto Area 
Office, where he remained for the duration of his career.
  Officer Gisler has completed extensive training in law enforcement 
over the years that allowed him to perform as a professional both on 
and off duty. He is recognized as an officer with great dedication and 
has provided tremendous support to keep our community safe.
  Officer Gisler has been commended on numerous occasions for his many 
accomplishments, including the Vehicle Theft Award, Master Vehicle 
Theft Award, the Commander's Commendation on Weapons Proficiency, and 
the StanCATT Commendation on Auto Theft Instruction and Investigation. 
These are only a few of the multiple awards Officer Gisler has received 
during his service.
  In addition to his extensive law enforcement career, he is also a 
member of various professional societies, including the California 
Association of Highway Patrolmen, the Stanislaus County Peace Officer 
Association, and from 1996-2003, the Western States Auto Theft 
Investigators.
  Matthew has two children, Christopher and Joshua, with his wife 
Karen, as well as two stepdaughters, Brandie and Tahnee.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the outstanding contributions 
made to public safety in the state of California by Officer Matthew 
Gisler as we wish him continued success in his retirement.

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