[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5167]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                A TRIBUTE TO DEPUTY SHERIFF ERIC LARSON

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2013

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my 
friend and fellow law enforcement officer Patrol Deputy Sheriff Eric 
Larson of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department. Deputy Sheriff 
Larson was wounded on March 30, 2013, while bravely serving in the line 
of duty.
  Deputy Sheriff Larson has been honorably serving in the Alameda 
County Sheriff's Department for over 19 years. He worked his way up 
through the ranks, previously serving in the Coroner's Office before 
becoming a Patrol Deputy Sheriff.
  As a former prosecutor, I know the importance of courageous and 
experienced police officers, like Deputy Sheriff Larson, who work day 
in and day out to keep our streets and communities safe.
  Deputy Sheriff Larson's efforts on the day he was wounded helped to 
protect his fellow officers. He is a shining example of the best and 
bravest officers in our country; he is willing to put himself in danger 
for the benefit of others.
  Deputy Sheriff Larson is a fourth generation resident of Alameda 
County, where he continues to reside with his wife and three children. 
Before joining the Alameda County Police Department, Deputy Sheriff 
Larson attended San Lorenzo High School. He continues to be active in 
his community by coaching a variety of youth sports such as baseball, 
soccer, basketball, and t-ball.
  I am thankful for the dedication and sacrifices of Deputy Sheriff 
Eric Larson and all of the Alameda County police officers who continue 
to put themselves in harm's way every day to protect the neighborhoods 
of the East Bay. I wish Deputy Sheriff Larson all the best as he 
continues to recover at home with his family.

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