[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 72 (Wednesday, June 5, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E956]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF DENNIS PHELPS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2002

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Fresno County 
Deputy Sheriff Dennis Phelps. Deputy Phelps was killed in the line of 
duty on May 19, 2002.
  Dennis was born in Leon, Iowa, on October 11, 1954. His family moved 
to Fresno, California, where he graduated from McLane High School in 
1972.
  Deputy Phelps began his career in law enforcement in the early 1980s 
as a special guard/bailiff assigned to the courts in Fresno County. 
After some time away from the department, he returned as a reserve 
deputy sheriff in June of 1999. He was hired as a full-time peace 
officer on October 30, 2000. Deputy Phelps successfully completed field 
training and was promoted to Deputy Sheriff Two on January 7, 2002. 
Dennis was Deputy Sheriff on Patrol of the Northeast Field Services.
  In this time of unyielding resolve in our support of those who 
protect our nation both internally and externally, I offer my deepest 
sympathy and heartfelt appreciation to Deputy Phelps' wife, Dana, and 
children, Nicole and Kenny. I also thank the Fresno County Sheriff's 
Department for the services they provide and extend my condolences to 
them as they grieve the loss of their colleague. Deputy Phelps is a 
hero for his service and his sacrifice and we honor him for both.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Phelps. 
I invite my colleagues to join me in a moment of silence and in 
honoring Deputy Phelps for his service to the community.

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