[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 129 (Tuesday, August 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING SHERIFF DEVON BELL

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                           HON. DOUG LaMALFA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 2, 2022

  Mr. LaMALFA. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize my good friend, 
Placer County Sheriff Devon Bell. We celebrate his retirement and job 
well done regarding his service and legacy to the people of Placer 
County and the State of California.
  Working with Sheriff Bell for over 12 years has been a pleasure. I 
have enjoyed the friendship that has developed as we have partnered on 
many critical issues. He has proven to be someone I can always depend 
on, and his deep devotion to public safety made it easy for me to 
support him.
  Since 1992 Sheriff Bell has been committed to protecting the citizens 
of Placer County. I am not surprised how he rose through the ranks. 
Devon is a man of integrity, humor, dedicated work ethic, and a friend 
to many. He is a man of great character who can be trusted to do the 
right thing.
  Sheriff Bell holds bachelor of arts in criminal justice management 
from Union Institute and University, a master of arts in security 
studies from the Naval Postgraduate School and is a graduate of the FBI 
National Academy's 222nd Session. This education, coupled with his 
decades of experience, provided him the background needed to be elected 
28th Sheriff-Coroner-Marshall of Placer County.
  Sheriff Bell has been active in the California State Sheriffs 
Association for nearly 20 years. He began as a legislative committee 
member, where his voice was essential in passing and rallying against 
legislation affecting law enforcement throughout California. Devon has 
served in many capacities on the California State Sheriffs Association 
Board of Directors and was the Second Vice President at retirement.
  I have observed Sheriff Bell's devotion to those in the law 
enforcement community and our community in the time he spent on the 
KidsFirst Board and the Placer Sheriffs Activity League. His service to 
our community was indispensable and appreciated.
  I wish the best to Devon, Sue, and their children and grandchildren 
in his retirement. Wherever their path takes them and for all the 
adventures yet to come, I am grateful for the time he and his family 
sacrificed for our community.
  God bless my friend Devon on this next chapter in his life. I thank 
him for all he has done for us here in the North State. Best wishes in 
retirement.

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