[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          HONORING RETIRING ACADIA PARISH SHERIFF KENNETH GOSS

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                         HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 19, 2003

  Mr. JOHN. Mr. Speaker, the long and successful career of a good 
friend is drawing to a close. On June 30, 2004, after 20 years in his 
current office and over 40 years in law enforcement, Acadia Parish 
Sheriff Ken Goss will retire.
  Sheriff Goss' distinguished career in law enforcement is known and 
respected across Louisiana. He has been a leader, innovator and 
enforcer his entire career, consistently keeping his department on the 
cutting edge of law enforcement while maintaining the respect of his 
peers and those in the community he serves.
  He has received numerous awards and accolades from both his 
colleagues and his constituents, affirming his dedication to his 
community and his intense desire to constantly improve the safety of 
our neighbors. His long career has also incorporated service in the 
Louisiana Sheriffs' Association, including a term as president of the 
organization. Moreover, Sheriff Goss serves as a member of the Board of 
Directors of the National Sheriffs' Association.
  He is dedicated to the young people in our community. Throughout his 
tenure, Sheriff Goss has implemented or expanded programs such as DARE, 
Mentoring Programs, the School Resource Officer Program, ACAMP--a 
summer camp for 8-10 year olds, and Basic Training--a summer program 
for 7th and 8th graders.
  He has grown the Acadia Parish Sheriffs Office to 130 deputies and 
the Detective Division to 8 deputies in the Criminal Investigation 
Division. True to his desire to constantly improve as the resources 
allow, numerous programs within Sheriff Goss' department from narcotics 
to emergency response and communications have been enhanced to meet the 
needs of our community.
  Sheriff Goss is an example to local law enforcers across the country. 
After 40 years in law enforcement in Acadiana, his record of 
accomplishment is unparalleled. I wish Sheriff Goss well in his 
retirement, and I speak for our community when I offer him my humble 
thanks for his lifetime of dedication to our safety.

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