Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a fallen hero, Riverside County Sheriff's Department Deputy Isaiah Cordero, who gave his life serving our community. Every day, our law enforcement officers put on their uniforms, kiss their loved ones good-bye, and go to work not knowing if they will come home. On December 29, 2022, Deputy Cordero put on his uniform, said good- bye to his loved ones, and went to work that day to protect and serve. That afternoon, he was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty during what should have been a routine traffic stop. Now, a family mourns a loved one, our local law enforcement grieves a brother, and our community lost a guardian, protector, and friend. Deputy Cordero's service began with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department as a correctional deputy on May 5, 2014. From the start, he was a hardworking, loyal colleague who led by example and wanted his partners to succeed. As a correctional deputy, he worked on cases at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility and the Indio jail. Later, he was promoted to deputy sheriff after completing training with the 204th Basic Academy. When he was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Station, Deputy Cordero achieved his goal to serve as a motor deputy. He had served in his dream job for only 3 months before his death at just 32 years old. Our community will remember Deputy Cordero as a selfless public servant who gave his life for our safety.…”