[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 119 (Monday, July 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE MEMORY AND SERVICE OF CAL POLY POMONA PUBLIC SAFETY 
                        SPECIALIST MARK MANLAPAZ

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 16, 2018

  Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, on Friday June 29th, an altercation took 
place on the Cal Poly Pomona campus in an area known as Campus South. 
It is with a heavy heart that I stand here on the House floor to say 
that Mark Manlapaz, a dedicated public safety officer, lost his life in 
this horrific, senseless act of violence.
  Manlapaz, an immigrant from the Philippines, served as part of the 
Cal Poly Pomona Campus Security team since 2006 and as a park ranger 
for the City of Claremont for three years. An only child, Manlapaz 
moved to the United States with his parents at the age of 13 and 
learned English by reading the dictionary. After his father's passing 
two years later, Manlapaz chose to attend Cal Poly Pomona to remain 
close to his mother. He earned two degrees from the university, a 
bachelor's in psychology in 2006 and a bachelor's in human resource 
management in 2012.
  Throughout his life, Manlapaz touched so many people's lives. In high 
school, he was successful in convincing a friend not to commit suicide. 
His passion for education led him to quietly provide funds for several 
of his cousins in the Philippines to attend college, children who his 
aunts and uncles referred to as his `scholar kids.' And he was always 
willing to lend a helping hand, regularly driving his elderly neighbor 
to buy groceries.
  His time spent as a Boy Scout and dedication to serving others led 
Manlapaz to pursue a career in law enforcement. Though he was not a 
sworn officer, the Cal Poly Police Department saw him as one of their 
own and his commitment to public service was evident.
  For his selfless devotion to his family, friends, and community, Mr. 
Speaker, I would like to recognize Mark Manlapaz. We are eternally 
grateful for his service and his memory will live on through the impact 
he has made in others. May he rest in peace.

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