January 15, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E41 those who stood against the American way on ued to increase the public’s access to justice, then urged a violent group of traitors to over- that dreadful day, and those who failed in their while maintaining the highest standards of fair- throw our legislative branch of government duty to protect and preserve this sacred de- ness and impartiality to all. I am honored to and overturn an election. For these reasons I mocracy. have served all the people of San Benito sadly voted to impeach the President of the May this body return to our critical work County.’’ We, on the Central Coast, are grate- . unafraid of the challenges that lie before us, ful for Judge Sanders’ dedication to justice grounded in the principles of truth, respect, and his service to San Benito County. Madam f and justice that our role requires. I love our Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the country, and I vow to safeguard our Republic House join me in honoring and congratulating HONORING DIANA BISHOP so long as I have the privilege of holding this Presiding Judge Steven R. Sanders on his re- office. tirement. I wish to thank the brave Capitol Police offi- f HON. cers and other law enforcement on the scene IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN who put themselves in harm’s way to protect OF TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE Members of Congress, congressional staff, UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and members of the Capitol Hill press corps. CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS I also want to extend my profound condo- Friday, January 15, 2021 lences to the families of those that we lost SPEECH OF amid the chaos. We will not be deterred in our Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise mission to deliver for the American people. HON. today in recognition of Diana Bishop as she OF CALIFORNIA f retires from a distinguished career in law en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forcement spanning more than three decades HONORING JUDGE STEVEN R. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 and culminating in her role as Chief of the San SANDERS Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, as an elected Rafael Police Department. HON. JIMMY PANETTA Member of Congress, I take the same oath as Chief Bishop grew up in Los Altos, CA. She the President of the United States: ‘‘I will sup- earned a bachelor’s degree in public adminis- OF CALIFORNIA port and defend the Constitution of the United tration from the University of San Francisco IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States against all enemies, foreign and do- followed by an executive master’s degree in mestic.’’ I believe President Donald Trump vio- Friday, January 15, 2021 public administration from Golden Gate Uni- lated that oath of office on and before January Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today 6, 2021. So, it is with heavy heart that I vote, versity. She went on to graduate from the to honor Presiding Judge Steven R. Sanders for the second time, to impeach. 219th Session of the Federal Bureau of Inves- for his legal career spanning 37 years as well This decision was not done rashly. I have tigation National Academy. Her career in law as his nearly 34 years in public service. His listened to my constituents, who overwhelm- enforcement began with the Santa Clara Po- professional accomplishments and leadership ingly support impeachment, and consulted lice Department where she served for 26 in the community of San Benito County have with Republicans, Independents and Demo- years and rose to the rank of Captain. She greatly improved the lives of those living on crats. It is my firm resolve that in America no was selected to serve as Chief of the San the central coast of California, and I congratu- person is above the law. We must hold the late him on his retirement. Rafael Police Department on January 4, 2012. President accountable for his actions. The Notably, she was the first woman to lead the Judge Sanders is a Salinas native and has President violated his oath of office when he organization since its creation in 1915. always felt he had an affinity for advocacy. worked to invalidate the votes of American citi- This affinity would motivate Judge Sanders to zens with false and unproven accusations of Chief Bishop developed a reputation for her put himself through college, earning a Bach- voter fraud over the last three months. He hands-on approach to leadership, accessibility elor of Arts degree in communications at the took it further by inciting a violent mob to at- to the local community, and penchant for inno- University of California, Davis. After gradua- tack the Capitol on January 6, 2021. In a well- vation. Under her leadership, the Department tion, he attended the University of the Pacific’s documented public address, he urged his sup- adopted numerous reforms and initiatives in- McGeorge School of Law while working as a porters to march on the Capitol and to do ev- cluding being the first agency in Marin County clerk at a Sacramento law firm. Judge Sand- erything they could to stop ‘‘a fraudulent elec- to implement body-worn cameras across its ers said that the law was a natural direction tion’’ that the Congress was voting to certify, for him to take. entire force. She launched a unique Spanish- as we are required to do under the constitu- language citizens academy to increase trans- Upon returning to the Central Coast, Judge tion. The result was an attack on our Nation’s parency and foster community relations. Chief Sanders became a member of the San Benito Capitol, our symbol of democracy here in the Bishop also strengthened the Department’s County Counsel from 1987 to 2000, including United States and around the world. This six months as County Administrative Officer. group of thugs, took over the Senate chamber, focus on social services by hiring a Mental He later became a Superior Court Judge from desecrated the Speaker’s office, paraded the Health Outreach Provider to support those suf- 2001 to 2021, which included 10 years as Pre- Confederate battle flag in the rotunda and fering from behavioral issues, substance siding Judge. During his 20 years on the killed a Capitol Police officer. abuse, or experiencing homelessness, among bench, Judge Sanders integrated a consoli- The President has blood on his hands. others. dated jury trial schedule to improve efficiency, We cannot let his action go unchecked. If Diversity and racial equality were key prior- founded a drug calendar for DEJP and Prop we do not act, we send the message that our ities for Chief Bishop. She joined the commu- 36, created a library literacy program for the oath does not matter, and we will erode the nity in voicing strong support for efforts to children of felony probationers to reduce re- very principles this great country was founded cidivism, served as the Juvenile Dependency on. combat racial injustice, and her mentorship in- Court Judge for 14 years, and was a Pro- It didn’t have to be this way. The President creased diversity among the Department’s fessor of Law at Monterey College of Law for could have adhered to the norms that all his ranks. Chief Bishop’s emphasis on de-esca- over 10 years where he taught Civil Proce- predecessors followed by acknowledging that lation and implicit bias training helped ensure dure. Further, he established in-chambers dis- he lost the election fair and square. A transfer the Department delivered a higher standard of cussion to manage increasing caseload, de- of power from a defeated incumbent to a vic- service. signed vertically integrated calendars, and tor of a different party has happened through- Through good times and difficult moments, formed collaborative courts including Drug out our history starting with John Adams con- Chief Bishop never wavered from her core Court, Behavioral Health Court, and Parental ceding to Thomas Jefferson. As his prede- mission of serving San Rafael residents, and Responsibility and Truancy Court. In addition, cessors did, the President could have com- Judge Sanders presided over the approval mitted to a peaceful transfer of power. He the City is better because of her dedication to and construction of a new courthouse and the could have avoided putting our country its people and places. Madam Speaker, I re- Veteran’s Diversion and Mental Health Diver- through this traumatic and frightful confronta- spectfully ask that you join me in honoring sion calendars. tion by speaking the truth. Chief Bishop for her many years of selfless Judge Sanders recently stated, ‘‘I am proud No person is above the law. President Don- service to San Rafael and extending to her of the fact that the Superior Court has contin- ald Trump lied to the American people and best wishes on her next endeavors.

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