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Mr. KILEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I will take a moment to recognize and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sierra College Nevada County Campus. First opening its doors to the Nevada County community in 1996, Sierra College has remained dedicated to cultivating students' success by empowering them to achieve their goals and support them in their academic endeavors.

This institution provides access to a high-quality education among a diverse student population, while striving to meet the unique needs of its large student body. I thank Sierra College for their invaluable service to our community as they work tirelessly to prepare the next generation for what lies ahead in their academic and professional journeys.

The Sierra College Nevada County Campus celebrated this milestone on Saturday, April 25, and unveiled a time capsule that was sealed in 1996 when the campus first opened its doors to the community.

On behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I am honored to recognize the Sierra College Nevada County campus for their three decades of outstanding commitment to the education of our communities. Honoring Chief Troy Bergstrom

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Mr. KILEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to take a moment to honor and congratulate Chief Troy Bergstrom of the Roseville Police Department, who retired at the end of April following 31 years of exceptional public service.

Holding a bachelor's and master's degree in criminal justice from California State University, Sacramento, Chief Bergstrom began his career with the San Mateo Police Department in 1995, prior to transferring to the Roseville Police Department in 2000 where he then served for the remainder of his illustrious career.

Following his start at the Roseville Police Department, Chief Bergstrom was promoted to sergeant in 2000, lieutenant in 2010, captain in 2016, and then finally as Roseville's 19th police chief in 2021.

During his time of service, he worked in varying units of the police department, including patrol, the K9 unit, the crime suppression unit, EOD commander, SWAT, and professional standards and training, all of which contributed to creating a safer community for the residents of Roseville.

Throughout his distinguished tenure as chief of police, he led a 240- member department and directed an annual operating budget of $68 million with skill and integrity.

To reduce crime in the community, Chief Bergstrom built the Crime Suppression Unit and the Real Time Crime Center, both of which aided in improving call response time, officer safety, and investigative abilities. These initiatives and his leadership contributed to a decrease in crime throughout the years, reaching an 8 percent decrease in 2025, and setting a high standard for public safety.

In addition to his police service, he also serves on the board of directors for the Roseville Police Athletics League and the California Chiefs of Police Association and is a member of many organizations such as the FBI National Academy Associates. His compassion for the community is demonstrated through these roles, as well as by his commitment to expanding city services to assist unsheltered veterans and introduce a crisis care K9, Butter, to serve those in need.

Chief Bergstrom is highly valued by the Roseville community for his leadership, guidance, and dedication to public safety. He will be leaving a lasting impact on the department as his knowledge, strength, and care have shaped not only his team, but the Roseville community as a whole. His active engagement and dedication to his role have made him a pillar of inspiration in the public, and it has been an honor to be part of the community that he serves.

Therefore, on behalf of the United States House of Representatives and California's Third Congressional District, I wish Chief Troy Bergstrom an exciting retirement and thank him for his more than three decades of exceptional service.

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