[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING OFFICER FERNANDO SANCHEZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Officer Fernando 
Sanchez for his 40 years of dedicated service to law enforcement and 
for his commitment to Webb County and the state of Texas.
  Officer Sanchez is a remarkable and highly respected citizen who has 
dedicated his career to the safety of his community. First serving in 
1974, Officer Sanchez worked as a detention officer for Webb County. He 
then attended Laredo Jr. College, where he worked diligently toward his 
Basic Texas Peace Officer's Certification which he received in the fall 
of 1975.
  It was then that Officer Sanchez was transferred to the Civil 
Division, where he began his service as a Bailiff of the first County 
Court at Law under Judge Antonio Zardenetta. When Judge Zardenetta was 
elected to the 111th Judicial District Court, Officer Sanchez was 
appointed as the bailiff of the court from 1979 to 1982. In 1982, he 
relocated to Victoria, Texas, where he served as a Sergeant in the 
Sheriff's Department before returning to Laredo to continue his service 
to the 111th Judicial District Court as a Bailiff.
  After serving as the Bailiff for the 111th Court for a combined 
fourteen years, Officer Sanchez worked as an investigator for the Webb 
County Attorney's Office from 1997 to 2004. In 2005 he was appointed as 
Chief Deputy for the Webb County Sheriff's Department, and within the 
same year was promoted to Senior Lieutenant until 2008. In August of 
2009, Officer Sanchez was hired as a criminal investigator for the Webb 
County Public Defender's Office. He was then appointed the Bailiff and 
Interpreter for the 406th Judicial District Court under Judge Oscar J. 
Hale, Jr. from August of 2010 until his retirement in August of this 
year.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored and pleased to have had this time to 
recognize Officer Fernando Sanchez not only on his career, but on his 
loyal service to his community. His willingness to work in various 
roles where he is most needed is admirable, and has helped to create a 
better Laredo and Webb County. I thank you for your time.

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