Congressman Mark Harris honors retiring Monroe Police Chief Bryan Gilliard
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor Monroe Police Department Chief Bryan Gilliard for his three decades of service in law enforcement, including 11 years as Chief of the Monroe Police Department.
“Born and raised in Union County, Chief Gilliard has given his entire career back to the community, and Monroe is a better place for it,” Congressman Harris said on the Floor. “He has truly exemplified the best of what it means to wear the badge.”
Full speech transcript:
REP. MARK HARRIS: “Whether they wear scrubs, a firefighter’s helmet, or a badge, every town in America has real-life heroes–familiar faces who serve their communities.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true hometown hero — Chief Bryan Gilliard of the Monroe North Carolina Police Department.
For 32 years, Chief Gilliard has dedicated his life to public safety, including the past 11 years leading Monroe’s police force.
Born and raised in Union County, Chief Gilliard has given his entire career back to the community, and Monroe is a better place for it. He has truly exemplified the best of what it means to wear the badge.
I ask my colleagues today to join me in thanking Chief Gilliard for his three decades of service.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back my time.
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