[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 126 (Thursday, July 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E795-E796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING SERGEANT AARON DELGADO

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2022

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement 
of Sergeant Aaron Delgado from the Monterey Police Department after 28 
years of service to the security of the community of Monterey. Sergeant 
Delgado's legacy of dedication to his community and the Monterey Police 
Department will last far beyond his tenure and continue to serve as a 
prime example of an unwavering commitment to protecting the lives of 
others.
  Born in Inglewood, CA, Sergeant Delgado graduated from Seaside High 
School in 1990, and began his career in 1993 as a Police Services 
Technician. After six years, Sergeant Delgado was accepted to the 
Police Academy and was sworn in as a Police Officer in May of 1999. His 
elevation in the Department led to a vast new horizon of assignments 
and responsibilities.
  As a Police Officer, Sergeant Delgado served in a myriad role within 
the department, including Patrol Officer, Detective, Field Training 
Officer, and Community Action Team Officer. He also led trainings and 
instruction in the use of firearms, tasers, and chemical agents for new 
officers. The versatility of his service demonstrates his enthusiasm 
for the field and a desire to assist and serve.
  Furthermore, Sergeant Delgado was instrumental in many police calls 
and emergency situations over the course of his career with the 
Monterey Police Department. In 2004, Sergeant Delgado successfully 
located and arrested the suspect of a shooting in downtown Monterey. In 
2009, he located the suspect responsible for making threatening phone 
calls to women and was fundamental in making sure the suspect was taken 
into custody.
  Mr. Aaron Delgado's promotion to Sergeant in 2011 cemented his legacy 
as a dedicated public servant to the people of Monterey and his fellow 
colleagues in the Monterey Police Department. His spirit of service is 
one that is essential in policing and in his retirement, his career 
will serve as a model to new generations of police officers in our 
community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing Sergeant Delgado's decades of service to this 
community. I extend my personal appreciation to Sergeant Delgado and 
his love and commitment to the people of Monterey.

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