[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            HONORING SHERIFF ROSANA ``ROSIE'' CORDERO-STUTZ

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2026

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I 
rise today to recognize and honor Rosanna ``Rosie'' Cordero-Stutz, who 
made history on January 7, 2025, when she was sworn in as the first 
female sheriff of Miami-Dade County and Florida's first Hispanic woman 
Sheriff. Her historic appointment coincided with a significant 
milestone in the county's public safety history--the transition of the 
Miami-Dade Police Department back into the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office 
for the first time in nearly sixty years.
  Sheriff Cordero-Stutz has dedicated more than three decades to law 
enforcement and public service, building an exemplary career defined by 
leadership, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to safety. 
Since joining the then Department in 1996, she has served her community 
without interruption, rising through the ranks.
  By 2024, she was entrusted with command of Investigative Services, 
directing divisions responsible for criminal investigations, government 
affairs, and forensic services, while also serving as acting assistant 
director overseeing police services for multiple districts and 
specialized operations.
  Beyond her operational leadership, Sheriff Cordero-Stutz has been 
deeply engaged in professional organizations and community initiatives. 
She has served on the legislative committee for the Major County 
Sheriffs of America and has been a member of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency Review Council, appointed by President Donald J. 
Trump. She has also worked closely with organizations dedicated to 
strengthening local relationships and preventing violence.
  Today, as the chief law enforcement officer of Miami-Dade County, 
Sheriff Cordero-Stutz's priorities remain clear: ensuring the safety 
and security of residents and visitors while maintaining the highest 
standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect within the Miami-
Dade Sheriff's Office. Her leadership ensures that the county continues 
to be a place where families feel safe, visitors feel welcome, and 
businesses can prosper.
  Beyond the badge, Sheriff Cordero-Stutz is grounded by her deep 
commitment to family. Alongside her husband, Kurt--a retired Miami-Dade 
police officer--and their son, Evan, she exemplifies the strength and 
sacrifice of a law enforcement family, balancing the heavy mantle of 
public safety with the grace of a devoted wife and mother.
  It is therefore fitting that we recognize Sheriff Rosanna ``Rosie'' 
Cordero-Stutz for her groundbreaking achievements, her decades of 
distinguished service, and her continued dedication to the people of 
Miami-Dade County. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring her 
remarkable career and her steadfast commitment to protecting and 
serving her community.

                          ____________________