[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 80 (Thursday, June 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1161-E1162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF STEVE MAGARIAN

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Fresno 
County Sheriff Steve Magarian. Sheriff Magarian has been an

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inspirational role model to the law enforcement here in the 19th 
Congressional District.
  As Chief Executive Officer for the County of Fresno Sheriff's 
Department, Sheriff Magarian leads, directs and manages a highly 
sophisticated, diversified and complex organization. Operating 
throughout a 6,000-square mile area, he holds responsibility for 
meeting the needs of residents throughout Fresno County, with an annual 
Department budget in excess of 560 million dollars and personnel of 
approximately 1,000.
  In his vital role, Sheriff Magarian has earned the public's trust, 
confidence, and support. Through his hard work, he established the 
department's primary mission. It is a mission that upholds fairness, 
justice and responsiveness to public needs and feelings while enforcing 
the law and protecting life and property.
  Sheriff Magarian's leadership has guided the efforts and demeanor of 
the Department to conform with the high standards expected by the 
public. In administering the Patrol, Detective, Jail and Administrative 
divisions, his underlying commitment is to maintain the integrity of 
the constitutional rights as established by the framers of our 
Constitution.
  Sheriff Margarian graduated from California State University, Fresno 
in 1972. In 1974 he received his Masters Degree in Criminology with 
distinction.
  Sheriff Magarian has worked hard in the law enforcement arena. He 
created and implemented a county-wide narcotic suppression program 
through acquisition of a $500,000 state grant. This grant has been 
increased to $900,000 and approved for its eight consecutive year. He 
also developed a highly successful Tactical Unit within the Patrol 
Division which targeted property crimes and arrested dozens of 
criminals. At a cost of only $35,000, this Unit successfully recovered 
several hundred thousand dollars in stolen property and returned 
property to its legal owners. As noted above these are just some of the 
contributions Mr. Magarian has accomplished.
  Sheriff Magarian's 30-year career with Fresno County Sheriff's 
Department has been marked by significant law enforcement and 
management experience.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have Sheriff Magarian as a law 
enforcement in the 19th Congressional District. I congratulate him on 
his lifetime of accomplishments and ask my colleagues to join me in 
wishing him every success on his future endeavors.

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