[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E592]
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                        HONORING GLENDON ENGERT

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Glendon Engert, who 
was slain together with Deputy Bob Paris on April 12th in Modesto, 
California while serving an eviction notice. My thoughts go especially 
to his wife of 11 years, Irina. No words can lessen the grief that is 
felt by those close to him; but I hope they know that we share, in what 
measure we can, their sorrow.
  Mr. Engert was a man who did not discourage easily. Like so many in 
the Valley, he lost his employment when the recession took hold. He 
didn't give up, though, and secured a new job as a locksmith--a job 
that gave him the ability to support his family and maintain an active 
role in his church and community.
  It is a tragedy that his initiative, his strong work ethic, 
unwittingly placed him in harm's way on April 12. We are thankful for 
the life of Glendon Engert and if this act, this statement, seems small 
before the moment, be assured of the sincerity of our sympathy and the 
depth of our emotion. May God bless the family and friends of Mr. 
Engert and welcome him to his everlasting reward.

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