[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 106 (Thursday, June 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2915]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF RAYMOND TRUJILLO

  (Mr. DONALDS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DONALDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Raymond 
Trujillo, a patriotic American, a United States marine, and a dutiful 
officer in Collier County, Florida. He tragically passed away in May at 
the age of 56 years old.
  Raymond dedicated his life to giving back through service. He joined 
the United States Marine Corps as a teenager. Devoted to the Marine 
Corps creed, semper fidelis, Raymond spent 17 years in the military 
proudly serving our Nation.
  Upon his exit from the military, Raymond continued his service in his 
community by becoming a police officer with the Collier County 
Sheriff's office, to which he would serve the Collier County community 
for more than 20 years.
  Alongside his brothers and sisters in blue, Raymond protected the 
Collier County community for more than 20 years. For years, he worked 
in the Youth Relations Bureau helping to mold and shape the children of 
today and the future leaders of tomorrow.
  Growing up in California, Raymond was a lifelong Oakland Raiders fan 
and loved the game of football, so much so he spent his spare time 
coaching youth football.
  In a moment of history where police officers are vilified, hated, and 
looked down upon, Raymond Trujillo wore the badge with honor, dignity, 
and respect.
  Raymond was a proud father to three sons, Raymond III, Alexander, and 
Jason, and a loving grandfather of three, who were his pride and joy.
  My prayers are with his fellow marines, his brothers and sisters in 
blue, and his family.
  As the Representative of Florida's 19th Congressional District, it is 
an honor to stand here today celebrating the life of an American 
patriot who dedicated his life to a simple, yet so often forgotten 
creed: Service above Self.

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