[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16727]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


      COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF DETECTIVE BENJAMIN EDWARD MARCONI

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
Detective Benjamin Edward Marconi of the San Antonio Police Department 
who was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 20th, 2016.
  Detective Marconi was born in the City of San Antonio on January 8th, 
1966 to James and Minerva Marconi. In the mid-1970s, Detective Marconi 
and his family moved to Floresville, Texas, where he lived until he 
graduated from Floresville High School. After receiving a business 
degree from Texas A&I-Kingsville, Detective Marconi later joined the 
San Antonio Police Department, where he served for 20 years.
  Throughout his life, Detective Marconi was always held in high regard 
by his family members, friends and colleagues for his dedication to 
serving the public as well as his unwavering care and compassion for 
his family, whom he loved dearly. His friends and family cherished his 
ability to put a smile on anyone's face, bringing about joy and 
laughter wherever he went.
  Detective Marconi's commitment to protecting the people of San 
Antonio led to his distinguished career in law enforcement as a member 
of the Special Victims Unit for SAPD. A decorated police officer, he 
had the distinct honor and privilege of assuming the rank of Detective 
in Major Crimes. His passion for serving the community is an example 
that each of us should strive to follow.
  Detective Marconi is survived by his son, Dane Marconi; grandson 
Mason Marconi; stepdaughter Jacy Lewis; brother Tom Marconi and wife 
Diana, their sons, Adam and Andrew Marconi, and their grand-daughter, 
Anastazia Zamora Marconi; sister Debbie Saldana and husband Danny and 
their sons, Ross Gonzales Jr. and Nick Saldana, their daughter, 
Danielle Saldana, and their granddaughter, Hailey Gonzales; sister 
Terri Marconi McKnight and her son, Blake Kirkland; and numerous aunts, 
uncles, and cousins.
  The legacy of Detective Marconi lives on through the kindness and 
compassion that he shared with those who surrounded him. His dedication 
to the people of San Antonio will be remembered throughout the greater 
Bexar County community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to remember the 
legacy of Detective Benjamin Marconi.

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