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RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF TUPELO POLICE CHIEF BART AGUIRRE
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HON. TRENT KELLY
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Friday, August 13, 2021
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of Tupelo Police Chief Bart Aguirre.
Chief Aguirre has devoted himself to the city of Tupelo, faithfully serving and protecting the citizens for 36 years. Chief Aguirre answered the call to serve as a member of law enforcement by first attending the University of Mississippi where he earned a bachelor's degree in Legal Systems Administration. Later, Chief Aguirre earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama.
Prior to becoming a Tupelo Police Officer, Chief Aguirre aspired to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a forensics expert, specializing in firearms. In 1985, TPD Chief Ed Crider hired Chief Aguirre to serve in the Patrol Division. Chief Aguirre said he fell in love with TPD and the rest is history.
During his successful career, Chief Aguirre worked his way up from a patrolman to the Chief of Detectives. In 2013, he was named the Chief of Police by Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton.
During his career with the TPD, Chief Aquirre served on an F-B-I task force, carrying out a 4-year mission titled, ``Operation Secondhand Smoke.'' Chief Aguirre and his fellow task force members uncovered a scheme to transport stolen tobacco products across state lines. Their investigative work led to the multiple arrests and to the seizure of property. The seized land is where the new $10-million-dollar Tupelo Police Department was built. Chief Aguirre is proud of the instrumental role he played on the task force and the ultimate result of their hard work--a new police department.
Chief Aguirre is the son of Conrado and Joan Aguirre. The family of five moved to Tupelo in 1962. His father worked as a salesman for a meat processing company that sold products to restaurants and supermarkets, Conrado was the owner of a popular restaurant called the Gaslight Inn. Later, he opened another restaurant called Gloster 205. Chief Aguirre grew up working in the restaurants while contemplating a future career in law enforcement.
In 1997, Chief Aguirre married his wife, Patty. They have three children: Shane Aguirre; Jonathan Aguirre (Kirsten); and Arial Aguirre-
Waldrop (Brent). They have five grandchildren: Gryder Aguirre; Grant Aguirre; Brooks Waldrop; Beyla Waldrop; and Baron Waldrop.
Upon retirement, Chief Aguirre said he and his wife plan to spend more time with their children and grandchildren and travel.
We wish Chief Aguirre and his family many more happy years together. We are grateful for the impact of men like Chief Aguirre. I commend him for his devotion to family, the citizens of Tupelo, and to our great Nation.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 146
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