Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Hemet Police Chief Eddie Pust on his retirement after serving the city of Hemet for over 27 years. Police officers spend their lives putting service before self, striving to make a positive change in their community, and Chief Pust embodies that through and through. Chief Pust began his career with the city of Hemet Police Department in 1996. After the police academy, he started as a patrol officer. During his career, he worked a number of assignments including 16 years in SWAT, until eventually being appointed as the 18th police chief of Hemet Police Department. In addition to his 4-year tenure as police chief, he also served for 10 months as the city of Hemet interim city manager. After almost 30 years as a pillar of leadership in the Hemet community, Chief Pust has displayed accountability, strength, and compassion during his service. In every rank and position Chief Pust held, he was incredibly committed to tackling the issues that improved the safety and quality of life for the residents he served. On behalf of the people in Hemet, Jacinto Valley, and the entire district, we appreciate every moment Chief Pust dedicated to protecting and serving us. His service to the community is nothing short of exemplary. I thank Chief Pust for tirelessly working to keep the people of Hemet safe for the past 27 years. Recognizing Richard Ramirez”