[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING BRIAN MORIGUCHI ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. JUDY CHU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

  Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Brian Moriguchi on his retirement from a remarkable career 
in public service and law enforcement.
  For the past 34 years, Brian has served in multiple capacities with 
the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department. From the start of his 
career, Brian fought tirelessly for systemic change within law 
enforcement, devoting his professional and personal life to fighting 
for justice and fairness. While working as a Sergeant, Brian helped 
develop the Sheriff's Department's hate crime policy. He then became 
the chairperson for the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission's 
Network Against Hate Crimes, which develops programs to combat racism 
and prejudice in the county.
  In 2008, Brian was elected president of the Los Angeles County 
Professional Peace Officers Association (PPOA), which represents over 
9,000 active and retired law enforcement officials. He held this 
position for more than 10 years, becoming the longest serving president 
in PPOA's 68-year history. As president, Brian successfully undertook a 
variety of initiatives. He improved communications with PPOA's members, 
modernized its digital presence, and improved its outreach. Brian also 
increased funding for the organization's Star & Shield Foundation, 
enabling PPOA to better assist the families of fallen officers. 
Moreover, Brian is also lauded for protecting the members' pensions, 
negotiating better contracts, and providing support for numerous local 
charities.
  Outside of his career, Brian has engaged in a variety of civic 
activities to continuously improve the communities around him. He 
served as president of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Japanese 
American Citizens League (JACL), the oldest national Asian-Pacific 
American civil rights organization in the country. As president, Brian 
helped organize protests, educational programs, field trips, and other 
activities to cultivate awareness of Asian-Pacific American history and 
the ongoing fight to combat injustice and bigotry. Brian also devoted 
time to other significant community organizations, serving as a board 
member for the McKinley Children's Center and A Safer California 
Foundation.
  Brian's lifetime of service is a testament to the tremendous impact 
one person can have on a community. I thank him for his 34 years of 
contributions to Los Angeles and wish him nothing but the best in 
retirement.

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