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E1654 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 5, 2017 Officer Standards and Training Executive Suiter criminally pursued in the past, ap- marine and the outstanding sailors who have Leadership Command College and the Police proached Suiter to say that he was now em- served as her crew since her commissioning Executive Research Forum Senior Manage- ployed, and thanked Suiter for always treating on July 18, 1981. On December 5th, 2017, ment Institute, and is a member of the Cali- him with respect. Detective Suiter’s neighbors this storied submarine will be decommissioned fornia Police Chief’s Association and the San in Conewago Township, York County, recall, and leave the active United States Navy fleet. Bernardino County Police Chief’s Association. ‘‘. a nice man who always stopped in to Chief DeAnda’s 31 years of service led him say hello.’’ The USS Dallas is the first vessel to be from the rank of corporal to Police Captain to Detective Suiter’s tireless dedication, profes- named after the City of Dallas, Texas. Her ex- now the current head of the Rialto Police De- sionalism and sacrifice touched the lives of ceptional crew have served tirelessly to en- partment. His career and expertise have al- countless people. His legacy of service to our sure that America remains the preeminent lowed him to serve in various capacities in- Nation and communities will endure, and his naval power on the globe. Before retirement, cluding as a Field Training Officer, Gang De- loss will be felt in significant and myriad ways. the USS Dallas was the second oldest active On behalf of Pennsylvania’s Fourth Con- tective, Narcotics Investigator, Street Crime Los Angeles-class submarine, and over the gressional District, I offer my heartfelt condo- Attack Team Officer, Department SWAT team course of her 36 years of service, the USS member, and Department Press Information lences to Detective Suiter’s family, friends and colleagues on this tragic loss. I thank him and Dallas has been manned by over 250 officers Officer. Throughout his tenure, he was in- and over 1,500 enlisted personnel. volved in several undercover narcotic sting op- Godspeed, brother. He will remain in my heart erations and gang sweeps—all of which has and prayers. The USS Dallas’ keel was laid down on Oc- helped our communities become a little safer. f tober 9th 1976, and finally launched in April of As a member of both the California Gang In- PROCLAMATION FOR MS. EMILY 1979. The USS Dallas was commissioned by vestigators’ Association and the California JONES the Navy in July of 1981, and in 1984 she Narcotics Officers’ Association, he is consid- took on a role in OPERATION ATTAIN DOC- ered an expert in gangs and narcotics where HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. UMENT Ill, a naval freedom of navigation op- he has worked and testified on a number of OF GEORGIA eration. After being upgraded during the high profile cases involving career criminals. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Navy’s first Depot Modernization Period, the In service to the Inland Empire, Chief Tuesday, December 5, 2017 USS Dallas operated in support of Operation DeAnda has provided leadership and super- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm vision over the Area Command Program and include in the RECORD the following proclama- from August 1990 through January of 1991. In its projects. To name a few, these projects in- tion for Ms. Emily Jones: January of 1992, the USS Dallas and her crew clude the City of Rialto’s first gang injunction, Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- received the ‘‘Golden Anchor’’ award of 1991 the beautification of Citrus Grove housing trict of Georgia, there are many individuals for excelling in all aspects of retention cat- complex and other multi-housing develop- who are called to contribute to the needs of egories. ments as well as community based organiza- our community through leadership and serv- tions like the Neighborhood Watch and Na- ice; and By the end of her first 10 years in service, tional Night Out. Whereas, Ms. Emily Jones has answered the USS Dallas had completed one deploy- For his extraordinary accomplishments, it is that call by giving of herself as an educator at ment to the Indian Ocean, two Mediterranean my honor to recognize Chief Randy DeAnda Dunaire Elementary, and as a beloved daugh- deployments, and one deployment to the on the House floor today. His 25 years of ter, sister, mother and friend; and North Atlantic. During this time she had re- commitment and contributions to the City of Whereas, Ms. Jones has been chosen as ceived two Meritorious Unit Commendations, the 2017 Teacher of the Year, representing Rialto and the greater community of the Inland two Navy Unit Commendations, and was Dunaire Elementary school; and Empire are worthy of commending and admi- awarded the Battle Efficiency ‘‘E’’ for excel- ration. Whereas, this phenomenal woman has lence in overall readiness of the command to f shared her time and talents for the betterment of our community and our nation through her carry out its wartime tasks. Shortly after com- POSTHUMOUSLY HONORING DE- tireless works, motivational speeches and pleting a deployment in 2014, the USS Dallas TECTIVE SEAN SUITER OF PENN- words of wisdom; and earned its seventh Battle ‘‘E’’ award, with pre- SYLVANIA ON HIS SERVICE TO Whereas, Ms. Jones is a virtuous woman, a vious honors in 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, THE UNITED STATES OF AMER- courageous woman and a fearless leader who and 2000. ICA AND HIS CAREER IN LAW has shared her vision, talents and passion to ENFORCEMENT help ensure that our children receive an edu- In February of 1998, the USS Dallas be- cation that is relevant for today and necessary came the first Los Angeles-class submarine to HON. SCOTT PERRY for a productive future, because she truly un- be fitted for a dry-deck shelter, allowing her to OF PENNSYLVANIA derstands that our children are the future; and insert or extract special operations forces and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the their equipment. In 2000, the USS Dallas com- Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this pleted a Mediterranean deployment and sup- day to honor and recognize Ms. Emily Jones ported the NATO submarine escape and res- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I extend my for her leadership and service to our District sincere condolences to the family, peers and cue exercise program. During her last few de- and in recognition of this singular honor as ployments, the USS Dallas served in the Cen- loved ones of my constituent, Detective Sean 2017 Teacher of the Year at Dunaire Elemen- Suiter of the Baltimore City Police Department, tral Command area, which includes the Red tary School; now therefore, I, HENRY C. Sea, the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and who was killed in the Line of Duty on Novem- ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim May the Arabian Sea, and she sailed over 30,000 ber 16, 2017. We are grateful for his many, 22, 2017 as Ms. Emily Jones Day in the 4th dedicated years of service as a law enforce- Congressional District. nautical miles during numerous months at sea. ment officer and grieve his passing. Proclaimed, this 22nd day of May, 2017. The boat and her crew, through their years I’ve long appreciated the commitment of f of dedicated service, have lived up to the USS people who devote themselves selflessly to IN HONOR OF THE USS ‘‘DALLAS’’ Dallas’ motto, ‘‘First in Harm’s Way,’’ and I serving our Nation and communities. Detective know that the crew of the USS Dallas will con- Suiter served in the United States Army from DECOMMISSIONING ON DECEM- tinue the hunt for excellence throughout their 1992 to 1998, after which he began his 18- BER 5TH, 2017 lives. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize year service with the Baltimore City Police— where he ultimately earned promotion to the HON. KENNY MARCHANT the USS Dallas and the incredible men and rank of Detective. OF TEXAS women who served as her crew. It is a privi- Detective Suiter’s peers describe a con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lege to commend them upon the conclusion of scientious and dedicated officer who ‘‘oper- Tuesday, December 5, 2017 the USS Dallas’ service. I ask all of my distin- ated beyond his years.’’ One colleague re- Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today guished colleagues to join me in honoring the called a recent incident when a man who to recognize the USS Dallas (SSN–700) sub- USS Dallas upon her decommissioning. VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:27 Dec 06, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05DE8.005 E05DEPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS.