[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 28 (Friday, February 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E144-E145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO RETIRED SERGEANT MARIO SALAZAR ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
                                PASSING

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                           HON. JAY OBERNOLTE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 11, 2022

  Mr. OBERNOLTE. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise 
today to honor the passing of retired Sergeant Mario Salazar of the San 
Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. Sergeant Salazar was born in 
Highland and served our community loyally for 28 years before retiring 
in January 2019. His passing on January 22nd of this year is a solemn 
loss for our San Bernardino County law enforcement community and the 
people of California's 8th District.
  Sergeant Salazar began his career in California's 8th District in 
1991 as a patrol duty officer at the Central Detention Center and the 
Fontana and Highland stations. He served our communities with 
outstanding dedication for 14 years before being promoted to detective 
in 2005 and then again to sergeant in 2009. Mario was critical to San 
Bernardino County Sheriffs Department operations during his 28-year 
tenure, and his leadership proved to be an invaluable asset.
  Throughout his life, Mario was committed to our community. As a part 
of our sheriffs department he relished opportunities to engage with the 
community, to meet new people, and to lend a helping hand. Mario is 
survived by

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his wife Sherri, son Ryan, daughter Erin, and grandchildren. My prayers 
are with his family and the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department 
as we mourn the loss of this dedicated officer and valued member of our 
community.

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