Honoring Sacramento County Sheriff'S Deputy Mark Stasyuk

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Congressman Ami Bera
Congressional Record: 116th Congress
Extensions of Remarks
15 May 2020

  Mr. BERA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National 
Police Week and to honor a fallen law enforcement officer who served my 
community, Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Stasyuk.
  On September 17, 2018, Deputy Stasyuk and Officer Julie Robertson 
responded to a call at a local auto parts store. A gun battle ensued at 
the store and Deputy Stasyuk was killed in the line of duty. Sheriff's 
Deputy Mark Stasyuk was a four-and-a-half year veteran of the 
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
  Deputy Stasyuk was a beloved son, brother, and newlywed husband to 
his wife, Amy. He was a member of Sacramento County's vibrant Russian-
American community, had a strong faith and a love of the outdoors.
  Deputy Stasyuk had planned on creating his wife's dream backyard at 
their new house. Tragically, he was killed before he could fulfill her 
dream. To honor his life and service, his fellow deupties at the 
Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff's Association stepped in--working with 
local contractors to make sure that the backyard was finished and could 
be a healing place for Amy and the Stasyuk family.
  This week in May marks the annual observance of National Police Week. 
Deputy Stasyuk's bravery and sacrifice for the Sacramento community and 
his fellow deputies' support of his family is a testament to the 
commitment to service that law enforcement officers bring to our 
communities every day. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring all those have taken the oath to protect and serve, and who 
have fallen in the line of duty. We are forever grateful for Deputy 
Stasyuk's sacrifice, and he will not be forgotten.