RECOGNIZING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ASSISTANT CHIEF LAURA QUATTLEBAUM; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 206
(Extensions of Remarks - December 19, 2019)
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RECOGNIZING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ASSISTANT CHIEF LAURA QUATTLEBAUM
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HON. RAUL RUIZ
of california
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize California Highway
Patrol Assistant Chief Laura Quattlebaum for her years of service with
the California Highway Patrol.
Every day, our first responders and public safety officers put their
lives on the line to keep us safe. In our local communities, a shining
example of that very selflessness and courage is California Highway
Patrol Assistant Chief Laura Quattlebaum.
Assistant Chief Quattlebaum is an amazing woman, full of character
and integrity. I am humbled to have worked alongside her in our
community, and I am honored to call her my friend.
For more than 30 years, Assistant Chief Quattlebaum has served as a
dedicated public officer for my constituents as well as countless other
Californians. After graduating from the California Highway Patrol
Academy, she went on to act as Public Information Officer for the City
of Indio. From this critical position to her current role as California
Highway Patrol Assistant Chief, she has answered the call many times to
defend our public safety.
Throughout her career, Assistant Chief Quattlebaum has been
recognized on numerous occasions for her outstanding work. As
Lieutenant in the Indio Area, she received the Commissioner's
Commendation for her leadership in Cultural Awareness and Racial
Profiling training. Six years later, Assemblyman Brian Nestande awarded
Assistant Chief Quattlebaum the 2013 Women of Distinction Award. Again
in 2014, Assemblyman Manuel Perez presented her with the Woman of Year
award in recognition of her service to the people of California.
Chief Quattlebaum is known to her colleagues as a hardworking and
selfless leader. Her tireless commitment to bettering the lives of
others is reflected in her incredible advocacy for those she serves
alongside and for peace officers throughout the country. I have
witnessed this dedication firsthand on multiple occasions, most
notably, when we worked together to successfully double our nation's
funding for mental health services for our local law enforcement
agencies.
Assistant Chief Quattlebaum's career in public service is a true
testament to her devotion to community, country, and public safety. Her
unwavering dedication to the people of California is admirable.
After she retires from her position as California Highway Patrol
Assistant Chief this year, I have no doubt that she will continue to
positively impact our community as she mentors and prepares students at
College of the Desert for a future in law enforcement.
I want to thank Assistant Chief Quattlebaum for her years of service
and for all that she has done to keep our communities safe. On behalf
of California's 36th Congressional District, I wish her a long, happy
retirement.
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