Office of the Press
Secretary
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May
17, 2012
President Obama Nominates
Gary Blankinship to Serve as US Marshal
WASHINGTON,
DC – Today, President Obama nominated Gary Blankinship to serve
as United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas.
"Throughout his distinguished career, Gary Blankinship
has served his country with great courage and commitment,"
said President Obama. "It is my honor to nominate him
to continue protecting the American people as a United States Marshal."
Gary
Blankinship: Nominee for United States Marshal for the Southern
District of Texas
Gary
Blankinship was employed by the Houston Police Department from 1982-2012
where he worked his way through the ranks to the position of Senior
Police Officer. Prior to his service with the Houston Police
Department, Mr. Blankinship was employed by the Harris County Sheriff’s
Department. He has also served as Vice President for the National
Association of Police Organizations. Mr. Blankinship currently
resides in Pasadena, Texas with his wife, Lisa.
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Read
NAPO's letter of endorsement here.
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