[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 96 (Thursday, June 5, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN MEMORY OF OFFICERS SAMUEL RIVEROS AND DARIUS WONG

  (Mr. CISNEROS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Baldwin Park 
Police Officer Samuel Riveros, who lost his life in the line of duty 
while attempting to rescue a fellow officer.
  Known for his infectious smile, love of the Dodgers, and 
snowboarding, Officer Riveros served in the Baldwin Park Police 
Department for over 8 years and was a member of the SWAT team.
  Officer Riveros' absence leaves a wake of grief that will only be 
tempered by time, never to subside.
  However, amidst our sorrow, may we find solace in his courage, 
character, and the oath he kept until the end. Officer Riveros' legacy 
as a hero will live on in the hearts and minds of the Baldwin Park 
community and the 31st Congressional District.
  This devastating event also claimed the life of Darius Wong, a 
resident of Hacienda Heights and a beloved son, brother, husband, and 
father.
  Both of these men should still be here, and it breaks my heart that 
their lives were cut so short from this disgusting act of cruelty.
  Let us keep them and their families in our thoughts. May they rest in 
peace.

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