[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 14 (Thursday, January 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E80-E81]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SHERIFF DEAN GROWDON

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                           HON. DOUG LaMALFA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 25, 2024

  Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, along with my colleague, Rep. 
Tom McClintock, to honor the nearly 30-year public safety career and 
service of Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon.
  Sheriff Growdon's career began in 1994 as a Correctional Deputy for 
the Lassen County Sheriff's Office. He would serve there briefly before 
being promoted to Deputy Sheriff where he would serve as the resident 
Deputy in Big Valley and in the main office in Susanville. In 1998, 
Dean received the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award from the 
Susanville Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) No. 2381.
  Dean was then promoted to Sergeant, supervising the jail, as a Patrol 
Supervisor, Commanded the Interagency Narcotics Force, and was 
appointed as team leader for the Sheriff's SWAT team. In 2005, Dean was 
recognized with a Certificate of Valor, the highest law enforcement 
award for valor in the State by the California State Attorney General 
Lockyear for his actions during a domestic violence incident.
  Dean has been a vocal advocate for our first responders serving on 
many different Statewide boards where he impacted public safety policy. 
As a member of the California State Sheriff's Association, Dean served 
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the legislative committee, influencing new laws. Dean was appointed and 
served as the Chair of the Detention and Corrections Committee and 
served on the Corrections Standards Authority and then the Board of 
State and Community Corrections.
  Dean's public service career will be remembered fondly for his 
dedication to improving the Lassen County Sheriff's Office and the 
community. His commitment to mentoring his fellow employees, his 
compassion, his knowledge, and leadership have been impactful and will 
be greatly missed by our community.
  On behalf of the people of Northern California, I thank Sheriff Dean 
Growdon for his service, and we wish him all the best in his 
retirement.

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