[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF YEVHEN ``EUGENE'' KOSTIUCHENKO

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2015

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to pay tribute 
to Deputy Sheriff Yevhen ``Eugene'' Kostiuchenko, an 11-year veteran of 
the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, who was tragically killed in the 
line of duty on October 28th, 2014.
   Deputy Kostiuchenko was born in Kiev, Ukraine, where he attended 
secondary school and later attended the Military University of Defense 
of Russian Federation in Moscow. Deputy Kostiuchenko served in the 
Ukrainian Armed Forces and as a liaison between the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Central 
Intelligence Agency. He also held the prestigious position of serving 
as the adjutant to the General of the Ukrainian Army.
   While Deputy Kostiuchenko's homeland was near to his heart, he loved 
America. He especially loved serving his community. In April of 2003, 
Eugene began his distinguished career with the County of Ventura. He 
initially worked with the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES), 
where he assisted with training and response plans for the County's 
Terrorism Working Group. While working in OES, Eugene received his 
United States citizenship in 2006, which was a proud moment in his life 
as he began working toward his ultimate goal of becoming a deputy 
sheriff.
   Through discipline and dedication and a remarkable work ethic, 
Eugene successfully completed the rigors of training and was sworn in 
as a deputy sheriff on November 29, 2007.
   Those who knew Deputy Kostiuchenko remember him fondly as a kind, 
compassionate, and caring officer. Eugene enforced the law with great 
distinction and it was his steadfast commitment to serving his 
community that made for a particularly noteworthy career.
   Above all else, Deputy Kostiuchenko is remembered as a loyal friend 
and family man. Deputy Kostiuchenko is survived by his wife of 13 
years, Maura Kelley, and his two sons, Tristan and Justin. He is also 
survived by his parents, Anatoly and Nadiia, and his brother 
Oleksandra.
   Deputy Kostiuchenko's dedicated and courageous service will never be 
forgotten. On behalf of the people of Ventura County, who he so bravely 
served and protected, I express my sincere condolences to his family 
and friends, and to all who knew him. He will be remembered as a 
husband, friend, and hero.

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