[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 18, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING OFFICER RICARDO GALVEZ DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2016

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, this is National Police Week, a time 
to salute the courageous men and women who serve in our police forces, 
and to pay tribute to the brave officers we have lost.
  In my district, we continue to honor and celebrate the life and 
achievements of Downey Police Officer Ricardo Galvez, who was shot and 
killed last November. I never had the opportunity to meet Officer 
Galvez--or Ricky, as he was called by those who knew him--but I have 
been deeply impressed to hear of his patriotism as a United States 
Marine, his work ethic, his dedication to service as a Downey 
policeman, his generosity, and his infectious smile.
  His memory will live on not just in the hearts of his friends and 
family, but on the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers 
Memorial in Washington, DC.
  During National Police Week, it was my privilege to attend Sunday's 
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service honoring Ricky and the many 
other police officers who lost their lives in 2015. Also in attendance 
were Ricky's family and many of his fellow Downey police officers. The 
ceremony was a solemn event and a reminder of the sacrifice police 
officers, like Officer Ricardo Galvez, and their families make to keep 
our communities safe.
  On behalf of myself and the communities I represent, I salute all our 
law enforcement officers and thank them for their service.

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