[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 140 (Friday, August 22, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING SERGEANT LEE SORENSEN AND OFFICER ERIC ESTRADA

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                          HON. BLAKE D. MOORE

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 22, 2025

  Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the courageous and 
selfless lives of two Tremonton-Garland police officers, Sergeant Lee 
Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, who were tragically killed in the 
line of duty on Sunday, August 17, 2025. These brave men put on their 
uniform each day aware of the risks involved, and today we honor the 
depth of their sacrifice.
  Sergeant Lee Sorensen dedicated 17 years of his life to serving his 
community on the police force. His tireless commitment to the people 
around him has been recognized throughout the community, earning him 
and his wife Garland City's Wheelon Award for significantly impacting 
the city. He also received the Distinguished Service Award from the 
Tremonton Fire Department in February for his dedication, support, 
professionalism, and commitment to excellence in assisting fire and EMS 
units during incidents. When he wasn't providing critical support for 
fellow first responders, he was assisting the middle school resource 
officer and checking on the teenagers who loved to chat with him. 
Sergeant Sorensen was recently promoted to Sergeant and would have been 
sworn in today. Friday, August 22, 2025. He is remembered by his 
neighbors as humorous, kind, and a true hero. He is survived by his 
wife Lanette and their children.
  Officer Eric Estrada devoted 8 of his 31 years of life to the police 
force serving the Logan, Box Elder, and North Park police departments 
before joining the Tremonton police force earlier this year. Although 
he was only with Tremonton for less than a year, he quickly formed a 
reputation and legacy of warmth and dedication. His favorite part of 
working in law enforcement was being on patrol, where he loved 
interacting directly with the people he served and engaging with the 
community. Officer Estrada is remembered as a dedicated father and 
husband, deeply loving and cherishing his family. He is survived by his 
wife Brittney and their two children.
  Both Utah heroes were honored by thousands of people in a procession 
across Northern Utah earlier this week. It is through the service and 
sacrifice of honorable public servants such as Sergeant Sorensen and 
Officer Estrada that our communities, cities, and Nation can live 
safely.
  I extend my deepest condolences to the loved ones, fellow officers, 
and entire community that feels this loss so profoundly. I am thankful 
to both Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, well as their 
families, for their sacrifice and the many years dedicated to the 
betterment and safety of their communities.

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