HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CALIFORNIA'S 25th DISTRICT

On 2025-05-15, Representative Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CALIFORNIA'S 25th DISTRICT" in the House.

HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CALIFORNIA'S 25th DISTRICT

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)] [House] [Page H2082] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CALIFORNIA'S 25th DISTRICT (Mr. RUIZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and service of law enforcement officers across California's 25th District and our Nation. I thank every officer in my district, from city departments to county and Federal agencies, for putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. On May 2, the 17th Annual Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony brought our community together in El Centro to remember the 49 officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the Imperial Valley. This week, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office held its own memorial, recommitting to their mission to protect and serve. This is a sad reminder that each day police and first responders make the ultimate sacrifice for their communities. That is why Congress needs to do more to support officers and their surviving families. We must pass my legislation, the Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act, which increases and improves access to financial and educational benefits for the families of the fallen or disabled officers. Let's honor our officers not just with words but with meaningful actions that support their well-being and their family's well-being and safety. ____________________