[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 18822-18823]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING DANNY P. OLIVER

  Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask my colleagues to join me 
in honoring the life of Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputy Danny 
Oliver, an experienced peace officer, dedicated public servant, and 
beloved son, husband and father who was tragically killed in the line 
of duty on October 24, 2014.
  Danny Oliver was born on February 9, 1967, and grew up in the Del 
Paso Heights neighborhood of Sacramento. Both his father's career as a 
firefighter and his own experiences growing up in a high-crime 
neighborhood helped shape Danny Oliver's commitment to strengthening 
his community through public service. After graduating from the 
Sheriff's Academy at the top of his class, Danny joined the Sacramento 
County Sheriff's Department in 1999.
  During his 15-year career with the Department, Deputy Oliver worked 
in the main jail, patrol, and most recently as a member of the Problem 
Oriented Policing, P.O.P., team, working closely with the community to 
reduce crime and improve public safety. Deputy Oliver knew that this 
job came with great personal risk. He understood it required a unique 
ability to gain the trust of local leaders and residents. As Deputy 
Oliver's colleagues and family recall so admiringly, he excelled at it 
all--arriving to work an hour early, answering every email, and 
attending countless community meetings in the neighborhoods he worked 
so diligently to protect.
  Deputy Oliver's partner in life was his loving wife of 25 years, 
Susan Oliver. While Danny attended the Sheriff's Academy, Susan worked 
two jobs to support their family so her husband could follow his dream. 
Together they raised two beautiful daughters, Melissa and Jenny. The 
family enjoyed spending time together and traveling, making many happy 
memories before Danny's life was so senselessly and tragically cut 
short.
  On behalf of the people of California, whom Deputy Oliver served so 
bravely, I extend my gratitude and deepest sympathies to Susan, 
Melissa, Jenny, and Danny's parents, Bill and Jeri Oliver.

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  We are forever indebted to him for his courage and sacrifice, and he 
will be deeply missed.

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