RETIREMENT OF CHIEF BRYAN GILLIARD

On 2025-04-30, Representative Mark Harris (R-NC-8) delivered a floor speech titled "RETIREMENT OF CHIEF BRYAN GILLIARD" in the House.

RETIREMENT OF CHIEF BRYAN GILLIARD

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [House] [Page H1760] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RETIREMENT OF CHIEF BRYAN GILLIARD (Mr. HARRIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. HARRIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, 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 North Carolina's Monroe Police Department. For 32 years, Chief Gilliard has dedicated his life to public safety, including the last 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. Today, on his final day, as he enters into retirement, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Chief Gilliard for his three decades of service. ____________________