April 4, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 59 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE OF SHERIFF'S DEPUTY PETER JOHN HERRERA

  (Ms. ESCOBAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a 
father, son, and public servant, Sheriff's Deputy Peter John Herrera, 
who passed away at the age of 35 on Sunday, March 24, after being 
fatally shot at a traffic stop.
  A lifelong El Pasoan, Sheriff's Deputy Herrera proudly served the El 
Paso County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. His leadership was 
exemplary. He was widely commended by his fellow officers for always 
wearing his badge with pride. He was the epitome of a public servant 
who loved his community and demonstrated it every day.
  He was highly respected, supported, and loved by many as a devoted 
father, husband, brother, and friend. The community of El Paso mourns 
his untimely death, but we are endlessly thankful for his unwavering 
service and contributions to our community. It was a privilege to stand 
alongside so many El Pasoans last week as he was laid to rest.
  Sheriff's Deputy Peter Herrera's memory will live on among us for 
dedicating his life to protecting and serving with integrity and 
purpose.

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