[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 111 (Friday, June 27, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING METRO TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER BEVERLY RODRIGUEZ

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 27, 2025

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated 
public safety professional who was taken from us much too soon. Metro 
Transit Police Lieutenant Beverly Rodriguez was just 40 years old when 
she died on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in a tragic accident. Her death is a 
deep and profound loss for her family, especially her two sons Macallen 
and Macody, the Metro Transit Police Department, and our entire east 
metro community.
  Ms. Rodriguez, posthumously and deservingly promoted to Lieutenant on 
June 23, 2025, served as a Metro Transit police officer for more than 
eight years. Lieutenant Rodriguez was a compassionate leader who served 
as head of the Homeless Action Team (HAT), building real relationships 
with those experiencing homelessness and personally guiding hundreds 
toward housing stability and hope. In addition to her police duties, 
Lieutenant Rodriguez served as Northern Vice President of the National 
Latino Peace Officers Association, where she was described as ``a 
compassionate advocate, a trusted mentor, and a tireless servant.''
  I extend my deepest condolences to Lieutenant Rodriguez's family, 
friends, and colleagues. Her heroic works will never be forgotten.

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