[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF BRIAN WINTER

  (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor the 
life and service of retired Yakima County Sheriff Brian Winter. Sheriff 
Winter spent his life dedicated to serving his community and his 
country.
  After graduating from Central Washington University, he joined the 
United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably in Operations 
Desert Shield and Iraqi Freedom.
  As Brian returned to central Washington and worked his way up in the 
police force, he became known for prioritizing safety and security in 
schools throughout the county, his ability to build lasting community 
relationships, and creating meaningful connections with the Yakama 
Nation.
  Soon after being elected as sheriff, he was diagnosed with ALS. 
Despite his condition, he was determined to serve his full 4-year term, 
which he did.
  Up until the day he passed away on January 25, 2020, Sheriff Winter 
prioritized others before himself.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in keeping his wife and children in 
our prayers.
  His legacy throughout the Yakima Valley will not be forgotten.

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