[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 101 (Thursday, June 12, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E568]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING OFFICER GABRIEL FACIO

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                           HON. GREG STANTON

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2025

  Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the tragic loss of 
Officer Gabriel Facio of the Apache Junction Police Department.
  This past Sunday, six days after being fatally shot while responding 
to a road-rage incident, Officer Facio passed away from his injuries. 
He was just 47 years old.
  Officer Facio lived the American Dream. Born in Mexico, Officer Facio 
earned his U.S. citizenship and dedicated his life to serving the 
community that welcomed him with open arms. He began his law 
enforcement career with the Phoenix Police Department . . . and nearly 
four years ago, he joined the Apache Junction Police Department.
  A devoted father and grandfather, a respected colleague and 
upstanding American . . . he served Apache Junction with honor, 
bravery, and compassion. He kept our neighborhoods and streets safe day 
after day. Tragically, he's the fourth Arizona officer to fall in the 
line of duty in the past 12 months.
  My thoughts are with his wife, his family, and his many friends and 
colleagues. I hope his memory brings comfort and strength in difficult 
days ahead.
  Officer Facio's ultimate sacrifice, his courage, and his 
selflessness, will never be forgotten. Godspeed, Officer Facio.

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