[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 36 (Friday, March 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E369]
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                       TRIBUTE TO FALLEN OFFICERS

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                            HON. DEVIN NUNES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 12, 2010

  Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of myself and my 
colleagues George Radanovich and Jim Costa, to extend my deepest 
condolences to the family and friends of Javier Bejar and Joel 
Wahlenmaier, who recently died in the line of duty in Minkler, 
California.
  On February 25, 2010, Fresno County Deputy Sheriffs Wahlenmaier and 
Mark Harris were ambushed and shot while attempting to serve a search 
warrant. Sadly, Deputy Wahlenmaier died a short time later that day and 
Reedley Police Officer Bejar, who was critically wounded while 
providing backup, died on Monday, March 1.
  Words are insufficient to convey the depth of pain and loss felt by 
the families, friends, and colleagues of these brave men. They 
displayed enormous courage and a true commitment to protecting the 
public. Their tragic loss will continue to be felt by many for years to 
come.

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