[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 58 (Monday, April 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E607]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY ROBERT LEE PARIS, JR.

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 23, 2012

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today 
to honor the late Deputy Robert Paris who was killed in the line of 
duty on April 12, 2012. Deputy Paris paid the ultimate price, 
sacrificing his life, while protecting and serving the citizens of 
Stanislaus County.
  Deputy Paris was born in Tracy, California on January 23, 1959 to 
parents Robert Paris, Sr. and Elizabeth Paris. He graduated from Tracy 
Joint Union High School in 1977. He attended Delta Community College 
before entering paramedic school in 1979. He was certified as a Mobile 
Intensive Care Paramedic in 1980 and worked for Tracy Ambulance and 
American Medical Response serving the Tracy community. Deputy Paris 
graduated from Ray Simon Regional Criminal Justice Training Center in 
1993.
  Deputy Paris began his career with the Stanislaus Sheriff's 
Department in 1996 as a Level 1 Reserve Officer. He was sworn in full 
time in 1999. He served in Patrol Operations, Court Services, Contact 
Cities, the Special Vehicle Off Road Unit/Water Enforcement Team and 
the Civil Division. Deputy Paris served his community with pride and 
admiration.
  Deputy Paris was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending spring and 
summer days camping and fishing in the Sierras with his friends and 
family. In the fall, he would travel to the Rockies to go hunting with 
his father and friends in Colorado before heading to Montana to serve 
as a hunting guide. He also enjoyed cycling and golfing in his spare 
time. He became a successful taxidermist for his own enjoyment as well 
as for others.
  Deputy Paris is survived by his parents, Bob and Jane Paris; 
daughter, Jami Paris and her mother, Janelle Corso; son, Bobby Paris; 
brother, Eric Paris and his wife Kari; sister, Krista Torpey and her 
husband Richard; nephews Ryan and Colin Torpey and niece, Lauren 
Torpey.
  Mr. Speaker, the recognition that I am offering today before the 
House of Representatives for Deputy Robert Paris is small compared to 
the contributions and impact he had on the lives of so many. He was 
truly an invaluable member of our community and an outstanding human 
being. My thoughts are with Deputy Paris' family, the community and the 
Stanislaus Sheriff's Department as they grieve the loss of this 
wonderful man.

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