[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 58 (Wednesday, April 3, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E398-E399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING DEPUTY CHIEF HECTOR RODRIGUEZ OF POMONA

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 3, 2019

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my 
constituent, Deputy Chief Hector Rodriguez of the Pomona Police 
Department. After almost 30 years of dedicated public service to the 
people and communities of the City of Pomona, Deputy Chief Rodriguez is 
finally retiring and will be sorely missed.
  Before officially working for the department, Rodriguez formed part 
of the Pomona Police Explorer program in 1982. His remarkable career 
with Pomona Police Department began on January 2, 1990 as a Patrol 
Officer. Four years later, Rodriguez was promoted to the rank of Police 
Investigator to the Gang Unit and the Homicide Unit. Then, in 2005, he 
was promoted to Sergeant.
  During his time in law enforcement, Rodriguez joined the Neighborhood 
Enforcement Team and LA Impact Task Force. These teams focused on 
quality of life issues. LA Impact specifically focused on uniting 
federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles 
County to investigate major crimes and the dismantling of major drug 
trafficking organizations. Additionally, Rodriguez served on the Pomona 
Police Department's SWAT Team for 18 years.

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  In recognition of his excellent service, Rodriguez was promoted to 
Lieutenant as he returned to the Investigative Services Division. Then, 
he was Captain for the Operations Division. Two years later, Rodriguez 
became the Deputy Police Chief, which he served as for the rest of his 
distinguished career.
  His admirable character and confident approach left an indelible mark 
at the Pomona Police Department. His dedication to the profession, the 
community, the Department and the City of Pomona is highly commendable 
and has earned him the esteem of the men and women of the Pomona Police 
Department.
  For his remarkable accomplishments, it is my honor to recognize 
Deputy Chief Hector Rodriguez. His decades of commitment and 
contributions to the City of Pomona are worthy of commending and 
admiration.

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