[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13554]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING SERGEANT SCOTT LUNGER

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today I ask my colleagues to join 
me in paying tribute to Sergeant Scott Lunger, an exceptional law 
enforcement officer, loyal friend, and beloved father who was 
tragically killed in the line of duty on July 22, 2015.
  Scott Lunger was born on March 13, 1967 and grew up in Dublin, CA, 
where he played baseball and football at Dublin High School. After 
graduation, Scott followed his father and older brother's footsteps and 
entered the electrical trade, becoming a member of IBEW Local 595. 
However, a lifelong interest in law enforcement prompted Scott to 
switch career paths, and he began working as a Contra Costa County 
sheriff's deputy before transferring to the Hayward Police Department 
in 2001.
  During his 15-year career with the department, Sergeant Lunger was 
assigned to some of the most critical units, including the gang task 
force, SWAT team, and the special duty unit. Sergeant Lunger also 
worked as a field training officer and became the head of the field 
training unit, allowing him to mentor dozens of young officers on the 
force. Sergeant Lunger's colleagues recalled admiringly his ability to 
encourage his fellow officers to give their best effort, always leading 
by example.
  Sergeant Lunger dedicated his life to his family, his community, and 
his country. On behalf of the people of California, whom he served so 
bravely, I extend my gratitude and deepest sympathies to his daughters, 
Ashton and Saralyn; father, Paul; brothers, Mike and Todd; sisters, 
Michelle and Ciara; nieces and nephews; and entire extended family. His 
dedicated and courageous service will never be forgotten.

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