[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1009]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SHERIFF CARLOS CARRIZALES

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 2016

  Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the late Sheriff 
Carlos Carrizales for a lifetime of distinguished service to Bee County 
and the state of Texas. A selfless public servant, he spent his entire 
career in law enforcement and served as Bee County Sheriff for the past 
12 years. He will be remembered as an admired community leader.
  In addition to his steadfast professional service to Bee County, 
Sheriff Carrizales was active in several community organizations. He 
served on the advisory board of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and 
Communities program and was a dedicated supporter of the Boys & Girls 
Club.
  Sheriff Carrizales also enjoyed success in sports. He earned a 
football scholarship to Monterrey Tech, where in 1976, his team won the 
Collegiate Football National Championship. He earned the title Texas 
State Powerlifting Champion in 1980 and was inducted into the Beeville 
Sports Hall of Fame in 2005 and 2006.
  He is greatly missed by Pat, his wife of 35 years, his two sons, 
Philip and Andy, their families, and the thousands of Beeville 
residents he served and protected every day.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to honor Sheriff 
Carrizales for his lifetime of service to the Bee County community.

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