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HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF ANTONIO ALEMAN DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

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On 2026-05-13, Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-2) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF ANTONIO ALEMAN DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" in the House.

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HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF ANTONIO ALEMAN DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H3401] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF ANTONIO ALEMAN DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK (Mr. Vasquez of New Mexico was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. VASQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to voice my support for those who keep New Mexico safe. It is National Police Week, and this week the House is considering a bipartisan resolution to honor law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the line of duty. I strongly support this bipartisan resolution. One of the heroic officers honored in the resolution is Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman. Deputy Sheriff Aleman was tragically killed in an on-duty crash while serving his community on July 8, 2025. He was with the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office since 2021. He is remembered by his colleagues as a valued member of the department who will be deeply missed. Deputy Sheriff Aleman is survived by his wife and two children. His service and sacrifice deserves to be honored by this body, along with the courage of all those who wear the badge honorably. That is what National Police Week should be about--honoring our law enforcement officers who have made the sacrifice to keep their neighbors safe and our families safe, listening to the concerns of those currently serving, and taking concrete steps to give them the additional funding and support to ensure that they can come home safe to their families every night. That is why I have taken the asks that I have gotten from law enforcement in New Mexico and turned it into over $3 million in direct investments to public safety. I am also leading bipartisan bills to protect our officers, strengthen officer safety and retention, expand funding for bulletproof vests, and protecting first responders from exposure to dangerous substances such as fentanyl. I am proud that we are able to continue to work across the aisle on these issues. Our law enforcement officers put on the uniform every day knowing the risks. They miss holidays. They respond to the toughest of calls. They comfort families in crisis, and they run toward danger to keep us safe. They deserve police stations that are safe and functional, modern technology that helps them respond to crime quickly and safely, training that protects their physical and mental health, and leaders who listen when they tell us what they need. I promise to keep listening and delivering results for New Mexico's law enforcement community. ____________________

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HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF ANTONIO ALEMAN DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H3401] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF ANTONIO ALEMAN DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK (Mr. Vasquez of New Mexico was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. VASQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to voice my support for those who keep New Mexico safe. It is National Police Week, and this week the House is considering a bipartisan resolution to honor law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the line of duty. I strongly support this bipartisan resolution. One of the heroic officers honored in the resolution is Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman. Deputy Sheriff Aleman was tragically killed in an on-duty crash while serving his community on July 8, 2025. He was with the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office since 2021. He is remembered by his colleagues as a valued member of the department who will be deeply missed. Deputy Sheriff Aleman is survived by his wife and two children. His service and sacrifice deserves to be honored by this body, along with the courage of all those who wear the badge honorably. That is what National Police Week should be about--honoring our law enforcement officers who have made the sacrifice to keep their neighbors safe and our families safe, listening to the concerns of those currently serving, and taking concrete steps to give them the additional funding and support to ensure that they can come home safe to their families every night. That is why I have taken the asks that I have gotten from law enforcement in New Mexico and turned it into over $3 million in direct investments to public safety. I am also leading bipartisan bills to protect our officers, strengthen officer safety and retention, expand funding for bulletproof vests, and protecting first responders from exposure to dangerous substances such as fentanyl. I am proud that we are able to continue to work across the aisle on these issues. Our law enforcement officers put on the uniform every day knowing the risks. They miss holidays. They respond to the toughest of calls. They comfort families in crisis, and they run toward danger to keep us safe. They deserve police stations that are safe and functional, modern technology that helps them respond to crime quickly and safely, training that protects their physical and mental health, and leaders who listen when they tell us what they need. I promise to keep listening and delivering results for New Mexico's law enforcement community. ____________________