[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SHERIFF BRIAN MARTIN

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Sheriff Brian Martin, whom I have named a 2016 Public Safety Hero of 
the Year for Lake County in California's 5th Congressional District. 
This award is given to exceptional members of our community who perform 
beyond their duty as a public servant.
  A native of Lakeport, California, Sheriff Martin enlisted in the 
United States Army Military Police in 1992. While in the Army, Sheriff 
Martin was a paratrooper and was assigned to the Fort Bragg Military 
Police Special Reaction Team as a team leader and sniper. Sheriff 
Martin then attended Modesto Junior College Police Academy in 1997 and 
joined the Pismo Beach Police Department where he was recognized by 
Mothers Against Drunk Driving and as an Officer of the Year. Sheriff 
Martin has since served as Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant and Lieutenant in 
the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
  Sheriff Martin has served as Sheriff for Lake County and provided 
valuable leadership during times of crisis. During the devastating fire 
season of 2015, Sheriff Martin led the evacuation of 20,000 people in 
response to the historic Valley Fire, which burned over 70,000 acres 
and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures. His actions saved countless 
lives in Lake County.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Sheriff Martin for his dedication to our 
community's safety. For this reason, it is fitting and proper that I 
honor him here today.

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