[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 126 (Monday, September 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 12, 1994]
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        IN HONOR OF SHERIFF ELRY FAULKNER OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IL

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 12, 1994

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor county sheriff Elry 
Faulkner of Vienna, IL, an American citizen who has dedicated his life 
to providing quality law enforcement to the residents of Johnson 
County, IL.
  In January, Sheriff Faulkner had the honor of being installed as 
president of the Illinois Sheriff's Association. In addition to this 
honor, Sheriff Faulkner received the Illinois Sheriff's Association's 
Medal of Valor. This award was presented to Sheriff Faulkner in 
recognition of his exhibited bravery during a shootout in 1979. Sheriff 
Faulkner survived a shootout with an escaped inmate from the Marion 
Federal Penitentiary after being shot in the chest.
  Elry Faulkner began his law enforcement career in 1968 when Vienna 
Mayor Paul Gage hired him as a police officer. At the age of 27, Elry 
was named Johnson County sheriff and has held that position 
successfully for five terms. Sheriff Faulkner should be especially 
proud of the kind words his colleagues and constituents have him and 
his work.
  I commend Sheriff Elry Faulkner for 26 years of dedicated service to 
the people Johnson County. All of southern Illinois has greatly 
benefitted from his contributions and efforts, as he continuously 
improves our quality of life. I believe our streets and communities are 
safer because of the work of Sheriff Faulkner, and for that we should 
be grateful.

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