[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1509]
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                    IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY DANNY OLIVER

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with Representative 
Ami Bera, Representative Doris Matsui, and Representative Doug LaMalfa, 
in honor of the service and sacrifice of Sacramento County, California, 
Sheriff Deputy Danny Oliver.
   Danny Oliver grew up in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood of 
Sacramento, where he graduated from Grant High School. During his 
youth, Danny experienced parts of the community that he was determined 
to improve. This drove his desire to work in law enforcement, even 
though he came from a family of firefighters.
   Danny finished the academy at the top of his class and served with 
the Sheriff's Department for fifteen years. In keeping with the life-
long goal of cleaning up his community, Deputy Oliver worked on a 
highly competitive team of problem-oriented policing officers.
   Tragically, Deputy Oliver was killed in the line of duty on October 
24, 2014, during a violent crime spree that would later take the life 
of another officer, Detective Michael David Davis, Jr. Deputy Oliver 
died for his love of and devotion to his community.
   Danny loved going into his job an hour early every morning, knowing 
he was putting his life on the line to make a difference in Sacramento 
County. While his sacrifice is to be honored, this is not his legacy. 
Rather, Danny's legacy is the memory of the man he lived his life as: a 
devoted husband to his wife Susan, a father who guided and supported 
his two children, and a dedicated officer.
   Mr. Speaker, Deputy Danny Oliver will be deeply and sorely missed 
not only by his family, but also by the community that he tirelessly 
worked to better. The State of California is particularly blessed to 
have such men of character and heroism protecting our citizens.
   Danny was known for influencing his children to do what they love, 
just as he did. We can all learn from his heart and strength of 
character. It is my privilege to rise in recognition of his sacrifice 
and to honor his memory.

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