[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16003]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING OFFICER LESLEY ZEREBNY

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
to the life of Police Officer Lesley Zerebny, a beloved wife, devoted 
mother, and esteemed colleague who was tragically killed in the line of 
duty on October 8, 2016.
  Officer Zerebny was born in Hemet, CA, to David and Luanne Kling. She 
was raised in a law enforcement family and expressed a desire to become 
a police officer from a young age. In 2014, Officer Zerebny joined the 
Palm Springs Police Department as a police officer trainee and was 
promoted to police officer after graduating from the Riverside County 
Sheriff's Academy.
  Her positive attitude and commitment to the job helped Officer 
Zerebny stand out at the Palm Springs Police Department. She 
consistently accepted additional assignments and always offered a 
helping hand to her colleagues. She was described as ``small in 
stature, but fearless'' and ``fiery, creative, full of life and tough 
as nails.'' Hard-working, dedicated, and compassionate, Officer Zerebny 
courageously served her community with distinction.
  Officer Zerebny took enormous pride in everything she set out to do--
especially in her service as a police officer--but her proudest 
accomplishment was her family. On behalf of the people of California 
whom Officer Zerebny served so bravely, I extend my heartfelt 
condolences to her husband, Zach; daughter, Cora; and her parents, 
David and Luanne.

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