[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING OFFICER JONATHAN DIAZ

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2022

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and 
service of Officer Jonathan Diaz as the California legislature 
dedicates the Lemoore overpass for Highway 198 and 19th Avenue in his 
honor.
  A Huron native, Mr. Diaz graduated from Coalinga High School. He went 
on to earn his associates degree in criminal justice from West Hills 
College. Following his passion for serving his community, he joined the 
Huron Police Department as a reserve police officer during the summer 
of 2014. Just one year later, he was named Officer of the Year by the 
Huron Police Department. He would later join the Lemoore Police 
Department in 2016, where he earned Officer of the Year in 2018.
  Mr. Diaz was equally committed to helping those in his community 
outside of his regular duties. He was involved in the Youth Adult 
Awareness Program, where he helped to mentor and guide at-risk children 
in the community. He also participated in developing juvenile awareness 
programs to teach local youth about the realities of prison and 
incarceration and put them on a path to success. Through his dedication 
to his community and his commitment to service, Mr. Diaz uplifted so 
many during his life.
  Mr. Diaz's courage, dedication, professionalism, and selflessness was 
well-known throughout his entire department. He played a vital role in 
solving a significant number of cases, helping to bring justice to 
those he swore to protect. While he is missed by his loved ones every 
day, his service still inspires us all.
  I ask all my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives 
to join me in honoring the life and service of Officer Jonathan Diaz of 
the Lemoore Police Department.

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