[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING EULESS POLICE DEPARTMENT SENIOR OFFICER CARLOS PERALEZ

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 24, 2025

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Euless Police 
Department Senior Officer Carlos Peralez for his service to our 
community and country. He proudly served our country in the United 
States Army for six years, with three years of active duty and three 
years in the reserves, before joining the Euless Police Department in 
April 1997.
  Officer Peralez has exemplified excellence and leadership throughout 
his career in law enforcement. He has served in various divisions, 
including patrol and criminal investigations, held key roles as a crime 
scene technician, bicycle unit officer, and crisis negotiator for the 
Euless SWAT team, and served on the North East Tarrant County Area SWAT 
Team His dedication to public service extends beyond tactical 
operations--Officer Peralez became a School Resource Officer to build 
strong relationships between the police and youth in our community. As 
a neighborhood police officer with the community services division, he 
works to foster trust in our community through the Euless Police 
Inspiring Champions (EPIC) program where he and fellow officers visit 
local elementary schools, joining physical education classes to build 
connections with students and staff.
  Officer Peralez earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from 
Columbia College and holds a Master Peace Officer certification. He has 
received numerous commendations and accolades, including the 
prestigious David Hofer Servant Leadership Award and the City Employee 
of the Month in September 2004 and January 2021. In his free time, 
Officer Peralez continues to embrace the values of community and family 
that have defined his career and life, including spending time with his 
family, enjoying the outdoors, and raising cattle.
  As Officer Peralez begins his well-deserved retirement, I thank him 
for his devoted service to protecting our North Texas community and the 
United States of America.

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