[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 25 (Friday, February 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





       HONORING STEVEN LOMBARDI AS PUBLIC SAFETY HERO OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 8, 2019

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Senior Deputy Steven Lombardi, whom I have named a Public Safety Hero 
of the Year in Napa County, California. Mr. Lombardi has provided 28 
years of exceptional public service to the people of Napa County and 
acted with true heroism on March 9, 2018.
  Mr. Lombardi is an honorable community member and public servant who 
does not hesitate to help and protect others. On March 9, 2018 Mr. 
Lombardi responded to an active shooter call at the Pathway Home on the 
grounds of the Yountville Veteran's Home. Backup units were still 
minutes away when Mr. Lombardi entered the facility alone with the goal 
of locating and containing the heavily armed shooter. Mr. Lombardi knew 
the danger he was putting himself in, but rushed inside the building 
anyway and made contact with the suspect. Mr. Lombardi engaged him with 
gunfire to prevent the shooter from harming others. The suspect 
returned fire and narrowly missed hitting Mr. Lombardi. Mr. Lombardi 
remained inside the facility for over eight minutes until other 
responding units arrived on the scene. He selflessly put his life in 
danger to prevent the shooter from causing more harm and pain upon 
others.
  Mr. Lombardi is known for his compassion, tireless work ethic and 
staunch commitment to law enforcement and the people of Napa County. 
Mr. Lombardi has served with the Napa County Sheriff's office for 28 
years. He has served as a range master, Mounted Posse Coordinator, 
Administrative Deputy, Patrol and Yountville Patrol during his tenure 
with the Sheriff's office. In addition, Mr. Lombardi is a member of the 
Napa Valley Horsemen's Association and the Skyline Riders, which he 
helped found.
  Madam Speaker, we thank Senior Deputy Steven Lombardi for his 
dedication. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor him here 
today.

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