[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF ANTONIO ALEMAN DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Mr. Vasquez of New Mexico was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. VASQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to voice my support for those 
who keep New Mexico safe.
  It is National Police Week, and this week the House is considering a 
bipartisan resolution to honor law enforcement officers who have made 
the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the line of duty.
  I strongly support this bipartisan resolution. One of the heroic 
officers honored in the resolution is Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman.
  Deputy Sheriff Aleman was tragically killed in an on-duty crash while 
serving his community on July 8, 2025. He was with the Dona Ana County 
Sheriff's Office since 2021. He is remembered by his colleagues as a 
valued member of the department who will be deeply missed. Deputy 
Sheriff Aleman is survived by his wife and two children.
  His service and sacrifice deserves to be honored by this body, along 
with the courage of all those who wear the badge honorably. That is 
what National Police Week should be about--honoring our law enforcement 
officers who have made the sacrifice to keep their neighbors safe and 
our families safe, listening to the concerns of those currently 
serving, and taking concrete steps to give them the additional funding 
and support to ensure that they can come home safe to their families 
every night.
  That is why I have taken the asks that I have gotten from law 
enforcement in New Mexico and turned it into over $3 million in direct 
investments to public safety.
  I am also leading bipartisan bills to protect our officers, 
strengthen officer safety and retention, expand funding for bulletproof 
vests, and protecting first responders from exposure to dangerous 
substances such as fentanyl. I am proud that we are able to continue to 
work across the aisle on these issues.
  Our law enforcement officers put on the uniform every day knowing the 
risks. They miss holidays. They respond to the toughest of calls. They 
comfort families in crisis, and they run toward danger to keep us safe.
  They deserve police stations that are safe and functional, modern 
technology that helps them respond to crime quickly and safely, 
training that protects their physical and mental health, and leaders 
who listen when they tell us what they need.
  I promise to keep listening and delivering results for New Mexico's 
law enforcement community.

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