[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E406]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CHIEF RAINER J. NAVARRO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Chief Rainer J. Navarro in celebration of his outstanding career in the 
Santa Rosa Police Department.
  Chief Navarro was born in Lynwood, California, in 1969 to Rainer and 
Cecilia Navarro. He served in the United States Navy from 1987 to 1989. 
After his time in the Navy, he attended Santa Rosa Junior College and 
earned an associate of arts degree in 1991. He later earned a 
bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Sonoma State 
University in 1996 and a master's degree in law enforcement and public 
safety from the University of San Diego in 2018.
  Chief Navarro began his career in the Santa Rose Police Department in 
1992 as a patrol officer. In 2006, he was promoted to Sergeant and six 
years later, was again promoted. As a Lieutenant, he oversaw the 
Traffic and Special Events Bureau and served as Watch Commander. Chief 
Navarro made Captain in 2015 and supervised both the Special Services 
Division and Field Services Division. After over 25 years of service, 
the city named him Chief of the Santa Rosa Police Department in 2019.
  Chief Navarro's personal values focus on his faith, family, and 
service. He volunteers with Special Olympics, Shop with a Cop, Roseland 
Unified School District, and Rosewood Gospel Mission. Chief Navarro 
also has served on the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership 
Policy Team, California Police Chiefs Association, CHOPS Teen Club 
Board of Directors, Social Advocates for Youth Board of Directors, and 
the Sonoma County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council.
  Chief Navarro has been a dedicated member of the Santa Rosa Bible 
Church. He married his high school sweetheart, Diedre, in 1989 and they 
have been happily married for 33 years. Together, they have two 
children, Trent and Alexa, and two grandchildren, Caspian and Griffin.
  Madam Speaker, it is evident that Chief Navarro has dedicated his 
life to serving the people of Santa Rosa through his career in law 
enforcement. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him here 
today.

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