HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF HECTOR CUEVAS, JR.

On 2025-03-31, Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF HECTOR CUEVAS, JR." in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered crime and justice.

HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF HECTOR CUEVAS, JR.

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Page H1345] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF HECTOR CUEVAS, JR. (Mr. OBERNOLTE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. OBERNOLTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr., of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Deputy Cuevas tragically lost his life in the line of duty on March 17 at just 36 years old. Hector was a selfless and caring public servant, deeply committed to his community both in and out of uniform. In addition to his 6 years of dedicated service with the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, he previously served in the Upland community as a law enforcement officer. He was active in youth sports, mentoring young athletes through the Rialto football community and the San Bernardino Spartans Football Association. Hector embodied humility, generosity, and service, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and siblings. We mourn his loss, and we honor his memory. I ask my colleagues to join me in offering our deepest condolences to his family and in celebrating his legacy. ____________________