[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H3555-H3556]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF SIERRA COLLEGE NEVADA COUNTY CAMPUS

  (Mr. Kiley of California was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. KILEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I will take a moment to 
recognize and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sierra College 
Nevada County Campus. First opening its doors to the Nevada County 
community in 1996, Sierra College has remained dedicated to cultivating 
students' success by empowering them to achieve their goals and support 
them in their academic endeavors.
  This institution provides access to a high-quality education among a 
diverse student population, while striving to meet the unique needs of 
its large student body. I thank Sierra College for their invaluable 
service to our community as they work tirelessly to prepare the next 
generation for what lies ahead in their academic and professional 
journeys.
  The Sierra College Nevada County Campus celebrated this milestone on 
Saturday, April 25, and unveiled a time capsule that was sealed in 1996 
when the campus first opened its doors to the community.
  On behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I am honored 
to recognize the Sierra College Nevada County campus for their three 
decades of outstanding commitment to the education of our communities.


                     Honoring Chief Troy Bergstrom

  Mr. KILEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to take a moment 
to honor and congratulate Chief Troy Bergstrom of the Roseville Police 
Department, who retired at the end of April following 31 years of 
exceptional public service.
  Holding a bachelor's and master's degree in criminal justice from 
California State University, Sacramento, Chief Bergstrom began his 
career with the San Mateo Police Department in 1995, prior to 
transferring to the Roseville Police Department in 2000 where he then 
served for the remainder of his illustrious career.
  Following his start at the Roseville Police Department, Chief 
Bergstrom was promoted to sergeant in 2000, lieutenant in 2010, captain 
in 2016, and then finally as Roseville's 19th police chief in 2021.
  During his time of service, he worked in varying units of the police 
department, including patrol, the K9 unit, the crime suppression unit, 
EOD commander, SWAT, and professional standards and training, all of 
which contributed to creating a safer community for the residents of 
Roseville.
  Throughout his distinguished tenure as chief of police, he led a 240-
member department and directed an annual operating budget of $68 
million with skill and integrity.
  To reduce crime in the community, Chief Bergstrom built the Crime 
Suppression Unit and the Real Time Crime Center, both of which aided in 
improving call response time, officer safety, and investigative 
abilities. These initiatives and his leadership contributed to a 
decrease in crime throughout the years, reaching an 8 percent decrease 
in 2025, and setting a high standard for public safety.
  In addition to his police service, he also serves on the board of 
directors for the Roseville Police Athletics League and the California 
Chiefs of Police Association and is a member of many organizations such 
as the FBI National Academy Associates. His compassion for the 
community is demonstrated through these roles, as well as by his 
commitment to expanding city services to assist unsheltered veterans 
and introduce a crisis care K9, Butter, to serve those in need.
  Chief Bergstrom is highly valued by the Roseville community for his 
leadership, guidance, and dedication to

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public safety. He will be leaving a lasting impact on the department as 
his knowledge, strength, and care have shaped not only his team, but 
the Roseville community as a whole. His active engagement and 
dedication to his role have made him a pillar of inspiration in the 
public, and it has been an honor to be part of the community that he 
serves.
  Therefore, on behalf of the United States House of Representatives 
and California's Third Congressional District, I wish Chief Troy 
Bergstrom an exciting retirement and thank him for his more than three 
decades of exceptional service.

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