[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 51 (Monday, March 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E345-E346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING DEPUTY RILEY MICHELE JARECKI

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 25, 2019

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Deputy Riley Michele Jarecki, whom I have named a Public Safety Hero of 
the Year in Napa County, California.
  Ms. Jarecki was born in Napa, California and has a family history of 
public service. She is a third generation Napa County law enforcement 
officer, following the footsteps of her father, a Sergeant with the 
Napa County Sheriff's Office, and her grandfather, who was a Police 
Captain with the City of Napa Police Department.
  On February 17, 2019, Ms. Jarecki displayed her dedication to public 
safety. Around 11:00 pm, Ms. Jarecki was performing a vehicle check on 
a rural road in Napa County. After speaking with the driver from the 
passenger side window, Ms. Jarecki moved to the driver side window and 
asked the driver to roll down the window. After rolling down the 
window, the driver presented a firearm and fired

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at Ms. Jarecki. Ms. Jarecki remained calm under pressure and radioed in 
her situation. She moved to a better position and returned fire to 
protect herself. Ms. Jarecki protected herself and was not hit by the 
gunfire. Ms. Jarecki's immediate and calm response not only saved her 
life, but also prevented harm from being done to additional people. 
Deputy Jarecki's professionalism amidst intense pressure is commendable 
and shows her commitment to public service within our community.
  Ms. Jarecki began her college career at Napa Valley College before 
transferring to Boise State University, where she earned a Bachelor of 
Arts in communications and received a certificate in public relations. 
Ms. Jarecki has also coached girls soccer for Napa Blaze and the Napa 
Sheriff Activities League.
  Madam Speaker, we thank Riley Michele Jarecki for her dedication. For 
this reason, it is fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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