[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 14, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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               HONORING THE LIFE OF SHERIFF JOHN O'BRIEN

  (Mr. SCHRADER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SCHRADER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to former 
Sheriff John O'Brien, who passed away on June 1 at the age of 74. John 
was a beloved fixture of the Lincoln County community in my district, 
where he was known for his dedication to the people he served.
  A dedicated Oregon State Beaver, after graduating from OSU, John was 
drafted in the U.S. Army in 1970, and served in Vietnam where he earned 
a Vietnam Service Medal and Bronze Star. He returned home and joined 
the Lincoln County Sheriff's office as a patrol deputy in 1973. It was 
here that John would find his calling, serving his community and the 
department for 30 years, the last 9 as sheriff, until his retirement in 
2003. After retiring from the Sheriff's office, John worked for the 
Pacific Northwest region of FEMA, assisting with disasters in Oregon, 
Alaska, Washington, and New York City.
  All who were close to John could attest that he cared about people in 
an extraordinary way. His generous spirit touched everyone in his life. 
John dedicated his time to making life better for those he served. He 
will be missed by all who knew him.
  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Priscilla, as well as his 
kids, Eric and Erin, and his four grandchildren. I hope they can all 
find peace during this difficult time as well as mourn the loss of an 
extraordinary member of this great family.

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