[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 203 (Monday, December 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    PAYING REMEMBRANCE TO FCC VICTORVILLE OFFICER NICHOLAS WHITEHALL

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                           HON. JAY OBERNOLTE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2023

  Mr. OBERNOLTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and commemmorate 
the passing of Nicholas Whitehall, a lifelong resident of San 
Bernandino County and proud law enforcement officer, husband, father, 
and grandfather. A friend to all, Officer Whitehall was an honored 
member of his community and a loving member of his family. Heather and 
I are praying for the Whitehall family as they navigate this difficult 
loss.
  An Inland Empire native, Officer Whitehall was born in Fontana, 
California on January 24, 1970, to John Henry Whitehall and Nita Joyce 
Latham. He attended Victor Valley College (VVC), where he earned an 
Associates Degree in Administration of Justice. Upon graduating from 
VVC, he began a long and successful career protecting our prisons, 
including seven years at the Desert View Prison. Critically, Officer 
Whitehall played a vital role in assisting in opening several 
institutions at FCC Victorville. He served FCC Victorville admirably 
for over 23 years, including work as a Lock Shop and Armory Specialist 
before his untimely passing.
  Officer Whitehall was much more than a law enforcement officer: he 
was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He raised four 
children, James, Matthew, Katherine, and Ashley and was rewarded with 
fourteen grandchildren--a testament to his role as a loving father and 
devoted husband. He cared deeply for his family and did his utmost to 
ensure that his wife and children enjoyed a loving and secure home. 
Hardworking, kind people like Officer Whitehall are critical to the 
future of our community, state, and country.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Officer Whitehall and 
recognizing him and his family for their contributions to San 
Bernardino County.

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