[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 5539]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING GREG HERNANDEZ

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the memory of a dedicated public servant, SGT Greg Hernandez 
of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. Sergeant Hernandez's life 
was tragically cut short on February 6, 2009, as a result of injuries 
from a vehicle accident that occurred while he was on duty.
  Sergeant Hernandez dutifully served the citizens and communities for 
24 years as a valued member of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. 
Sergeant Hernandez demonstrated a passion for law enforcement and 
commitment to helping others, qualities that earned him the respect of 
his colleagues at the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. Sergeant 
Hernandez shall always be remembered for his devotion to serving the 
public and his friendly nature.
  Sergeant Hernandez is survived by his mother Rosa Hernandez of 
Farmersville and his daughter Kristina Marie Hernandez of Porterville. 
When he was not spending time with his family and friends, Sergeant 
Hernandez was a devoted sportsman who enjoyed fishing, softball, and 
golf.
  Sergeant Hernandez served the county of Tulare with honor and 
distinction, and fulfilled his oath as an officer of the law. His 
selfless contributions and dedication to law enforcement are greatly 
appreciated and will serve as an example of his legacy.
  We shall always be grateful for Sergeant Hernandez's service and the 
sacrifices he made while serving and protecting the people of Tulare 
County.

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