September 26, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1213 the fight against drug crimes and the opioid Dyer served as the president of the California lished. In 2013, with the help from a major Af- epidemic by working to designate Bedford Police Chief’s Association. In 2011, at the fordable Care Act grant, it expanded its dental County as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking California Police Chief’s Conference, he was care to reach more patients when it opened its Area. awarded the Joseph T. Molloy Award, for his new East Side Family Clinic. Sheriff Brown has worked in law enforce- commitment to mission of the organization. He As communities across our state have ment for almost half a century. Since begin- was also named the 2nd Vice President of worked to improve educational achievement, ning his tenure Mike has worked to ensure Major Cities Chief’s Association, which rep- Minnesota Community Care is working to keep that Bedford County remains on the cutting resents large municipal departments through- students healthy and in school learning by car- edge of training, and that the Sheriff’s office is out the country. ing for student patients where they are. well equipped to protect the citizens they Chief Dyer built strong relationships with the Through its 10 school-based clinics, youth can serve. community and citizens of Fresno to promote access critical medical, mental health, and nu- I ask that my colleagues join me in recog- trust in police officers. He implemented re- trition services and learn to be advocates for nizing Sheriff Brown for his years of service to forms that were proposed by the Obama Ad- their health. These school-based clinics are a the Bedford community and the Common- ministration’s Task Force on 21st Century Po- model for improving health and education out- wealth of Virginia. licing and embraced the latest in policing tech- comes at the same time. f nology to ensure his officers could properly Madam Speaker, it was a pleasure to host and safely perform their duties. you during your visit to Saint Paul in May as PERSONAL EXPLANATION Chief Dyer was active in the community we met with leaders from Minnesota Commu- throughout his career. He served on the nity Care and other community health centers. HON. boards of the Marjaree Mason Center and Working to strengthen our community health OF Breaking the Chains, worked with his church, centers is one of the most effective ways to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spoke at community events, and participated crease access to affordable health care across in charity events. Through his career he has our community. Please join me in honoring the Thursday, September 26, 2019 had the steadfast support of his wife Diane 50th anniversary of Minnesota Community Ms. DEAN. Madam Speaker, I was absent and their two children and grandchildren. Care’s dedication to providing quality and af- on the Floor for the vote on ordering the pre- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join fordable health care for all. vious question on the Amendment and House me in congratulating him on his impressive f Resolution 577. I was unavoidably detained as law enforcement career. His contributions to I was offering testimony at a Judiciary Hear- the Central Valley over the past 40 years will IN RECOGNITION OF THE 120TH AN- ing. Had I been able to vote, I would have be felt for many years to come. I wish he and NIVERSARY OF THE NORTH- voted in favor of the order. his family continued health, happiness and EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA BUILD- f prosperity in this new chapter. ING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL CONGRATULATING CHIEF JERRY f DYER ON HIS RETIREMENT CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- HON. SARY OF MINNESOTA COMMU- OF PENNSYLVANIA NITY CARE HON. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 26, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise Thursday, September 26, 2019 OF MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize the 120th Anniversary of Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Building and recognize Chief Jerry Dyer on the occasion of Thursday, September 26, 2019 Construction Trades Council. The Trades his retirement from the Fresno Police Depart- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise to Council was originally formed as a sub- ment after 40 years of service. Chief Dyer has recognize Minnesota Community Care’s 50th committee of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor dedicated his career to protecting the people anniversary. With 18 locations in Saint Paul Council in 1899, following the rapid growth of of the Central Valley making our community a that serve more than 37,000 patients each unionization of workers in the area. The mile- safer place. year, Minnesota Community Care is the larg- stone will be celebrated along with the 125th Jerry Dyer was born and raised in Fresno, est federally qualified community health center anniversary of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor California and attended California State Uni- in Minnesota and a leader in innovative, com- Council at a special event on Saturday, Sep- versity, Fresno; receiving his bachelor’s de- passionate, community-based care for patients tember 28, 2019. gree in Criminology. He later received his where they live, work and go to school. In 1899, five years after its formation, the master’s degree in Management from Cali- Since 1969, Minnesota Community Care Wilkes-Barre Central Labor Council was thriv- fornia Polytechnic University, Pomona and has been serving the health care needs of its ing. Three hundred delegates representing graduated from the California Command Col- patients across Saint Paul in a culturally ap- 118 local unions were attending meetings reg- lege for law enforcement leaders. He joined propriate way. In 1972, the nonprofit organiza- ularly to discuss important issues such as se- the Fresno Police Department in May of 1979. tion was incorporated as West Side Health curing higher wages and better working condi- Chief Dyer quickly rose within the ranks of Center, delivering care to 1900 patients from tions for laborers in the Wyoming Valley. the department. He served as a Police Spe- a clinic in the Neighborhood House community Leaders John Casey (a pro-labor Representa- cialist and SWAT team member, Patrol Ser- center in the heart of the neighborhood. tive who served seven terms representing geant for Southwest District and SWAT team A foundational part of Minnesota Community Northeastern Pennsylvania in the U.S. House) supervisor. Other leadership roles included; Care’s mission is providing care to our most and John Mullery saw the need for additional Sergeant for the Patrol Narcotics Enforcement, vulnerable populations, including young peo- structure within the Labor Council and created Police Lieutenant in Central District, Captain of ple, homeless and uninsured families, and oth- the Building Trades Council as a sub- Southeast District and Skywatch Commander. ers in need. Its Health Care for the Homeless committee. In 1999, he was named Assistant Chief of Po- program began in 1987. In 1992, in collabora- Throughout its 120-year history, the Trades lice before being named Chief of Police in tion with Ramsey County, it started its Council has worked tirelessly to advocate for 2001. HouseCalls homeless prevention program. A the rights and interests of workers throughout Chief Dyer and the Fresno Police Depart- year later, working with the St. Paul Public Northeastern Pennsylvania. The organization ment have received a number of accolades Housing Agency, it established McDonough has not only benefited workers but has also during his tenure. In 2005, he was awarded Homes Clinic—a primary care clinic for public given support to many community causes, the Excellence in Public Service Award that is housing residents in the North End neighbor- projects, and programs that serve everyone in sponsored by The Fresno Bee, The Fresno hood. our community. Business Council, and the Maddy Institute at Minnesota Community Care is a leader in It is an honor to recognize the important the California State University, Fresno. His de- providing affordable dental care, under- work done by the Northeastern Pennsylvania partment became nationally accredited standing its impact on overall health. In 1978, Building and Construction Trades Council. through the Commission on Accreditation for it started providing dental services and in These trades have always been vital to our re- Law Enforcement Agencies. In 2008, Chief 2001, West Side Dental Clinic was estab- gion’s economy and will continue to be so in

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