[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 193 (Tuesday, December 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SHERIFF BRIAN MARTIN

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Sheriff Brian Martin in recognition of his retirement and decades of 
service to the people of Lake County, California.
  Mr. Martin was born in Granada Hills, California to Deputy District 
Attorney Joyce Campbell and Judge Richard Martin. After moving to Lake 
County, Mr. Martin attended Clear Lake High School and later received 
his bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Union Institute and 
University. His lifetime of service began with a tour of duty in the 
United States Army's Military Police Corps.
  Mr. Martin then served with the Pismo Beach Police Department as 
Patrol Officer and Motors Officer before joining the Lake County 
Sheriff's Office as a Deputy in 2005. He has also worked as a Special 
Agent with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement and as the Assistant 
Chief Probation Officer in the Lake County Probation Office. Continuing 
his service with the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Martin rose to 
the rank of Lieutenant before successfully running for two terms as the 
Lake County Sheriff.
  As Sheriff. Mr. Martin has provided exemplary leadership in the face 
of unprecedented challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, major flood 
events and devastating wildfires like the LNU-Lightning Complex Fire, 
North Bay Complex Fires and the Sulphur Fire. He has testified in front 
of the California State Senate following the Valley Fire and made major 
technological advancements to the County's notification system. 
Additionally, Mr. Martin reclassified Correctional Officers to Peace 
Officers and promoted the first two female Deputy Sheriff Sergeants in 
the department's history. Some of his other achievements include safety 
improvements to Sheriff's Office buildings and vehicles, the addition 
of body-worn camera technology and the formation of the Sheriff's 
Foundation. In recognition of his outstanding work, I was proud to 
recognize Sheriff Martin as a Public Safety Hero of the Year for Lake 
County in 2016.
  Mr. Martin is a devoted husband of 28 years to Crystal Martin and 
father of three. His children, Brian, Hayley and Matthew have all 
continued their family's proud tradition of military service.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Sheriff Martin for his many years of selfless 
service and commitment to the people of Lake County. His efforts have 
undoubtedly made his community a safer place to live. Therefore, it is 
fitting and proper that we honor him here today.

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