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HONORING THE SERVICE OF CHRISTOPHER BLASNEK

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On 2026-05-12, Representative J. Luis Correa (D-CA-46) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE SERVICE OF CHRISTOPHER BLASNEK" in the House.

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HONORING THE SERVICE OF CHRISTOPHER BLASNEK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E428] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE SERVICE OF CHRISTOPHER BLASNEK ______ HON. J. LUIS CORREA of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedicated service of Christopher Blasnek with over 40 years of law enforcement experience. He will be retiring as a Senior Safety Officer with the Rancho Santiago Community College District. He began with RSCCD around March 2022, and has overseen the safety of employees, students and my Congressional District Office. Prior to the Rancho Santiago Community College District, Christopher served as Commander to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department South Patrol Division, comprising the Carson, Cerritos, Lakewood, Lomita, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera patrol stations beginning in 2019. Christopher Blasnek was the Unit Commander of East Patrol Division, Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station. Prior to Crescenta Valley Station, Captain Blasnek was assigned to the Reserve Deputy Program as the operations lieutenant/unit commander. This assignment placed him at the helm for the Department's Reserve Deputy Program, Explorer Program, and Posse Program located in Monterey Park. Also, he worked in the East Patrol Division, working as the operations lieutenant of Walnut/Diamond Bar Station. This position placed him as the second in command of a large area, which included Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights, and Covina Hills. In 1991, Captain Blasnek was instrumental in the formation of the Department's first full-time Motor Program. He participated in the pilot program under the training of the California Highway Patrol. Today, the Department has motor vehicles in many contract cities and contract transportation bureaus. Christopher Blasnek earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from California State University-Long Beach, where he also went on to obtain his Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration in 2008. Christopher was the 2015 President of the San Gabriel Valley Peace Officers Association, a charity organization designed to network with other agencies throughout the San Gabriel Valley to share crime and intelligence information. Christopher was promoted by Sheriff Jim McDonnell on March 16, 2017, and took over the position of unit commander at the Crescenta Valley Station on April 2, 2017. Christopher Blasnek resides in Dana Point with his wife of 40 years. He enjoys golf, traveling, and spending time with his family. ____________________

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HONORING THE SERVICE OF CHRISTOPHER BLASNEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E428] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE SERVICE OF CHRISTOPHER BLASNEK ______ HON. J. LUIS CORREA of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedicated service of Christopher Blasnek with over 40 years of law enforcement experience. He will be retiring as a Senior Safety Officer with the Rancho Santiago Community College District. He began with RSCCD around March 2022, and has overseen the safety of employees, students and my Congressional District Office. Prior to the Rancho Santiago Community College District, Christopher served as Commander to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department South Patrol Division, comprising the Carson, Cerritos, Lakewood, Lomita, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera patrol stations beginning in 2019. Christopher Blasnek was the Unit Commander of East Patrol Division, Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station. Prior to Crescenta Valley Station, Captain Blasnek was assigned to the Reserve Deputy Program as the operations lieutenant/unit commander. This assignment placed him at the helm for the Department's Reserve Deputy Program, Explorer Program, and Posse Program located in Monterey Park. Also, he worked in the East Patrol Division, working as the operations lieutenant of Walnut/Diamond Bar Station. This position placed him as the second in command of a large area, which included Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights, and Covina Hills. In 1991, Captain Blasnek was instrumental in the formation of the Department's first full-time Motor Program. He participated in the pilot program under the training of the California Highway Patrol. Today, the Department has motor vehicles in many contract cities and contract transportation bureaus. Christopher Blasnek earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from California State University-Long Beach, where he also went on to obtain his Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration in 2008. Christopher was the 2015 President of the San Gabriel Valley Peace Officers Association, a charity organization designed to network with other agencies throughout the San Gabriel Valley to share crime and intelligence information. Christopher was promoted by Sheriff Jim McDonnell on March 16, 2017, and took over the position of unit commander at the Crescenta Valley Station on April 2, 2017. Christopher Blasnek resides in Dana Point with his wife of 40 years. He enjoys golf, traveling, and spending time with his family. ____________________