[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 50 (Friday, April 22, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S4150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RANDY WHITE: AN IDAHO HERO

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, many times over the past few years 
that our military men and women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, we 
have heard the accounts of combat, injury and death. Sometimes, we can 
lose sight of the fact that there are people here at home who put their 
lives on the line every day in the execution of their law enforcement 
duties. In September 2003, Randy White, a courageous police officer and 
16-year veteran of the Minidoka County Sheriff's Office put his life on 
the line to protect innocent bystanders and fellow officers from injury 
and death. In the course of apprehending a fugitive from an Idaho bank 
robbery in Jackpot, NV, Randy sustained gunshots to his abdomen and 
legs, one of which was at point-blank range. He still suffers from 
these injuries, but returned to work very shortly following his 
harrowing experience and has not allowed the extent of his injuries to 
derail his work and activities.
  Randy and his wife SunDee have four children, Jared, Jordan, Michelle 
and Dalen. Randy is active in the LDS church in Rupert, ID, serving as 
high priest group leader. He has devoted many years to the Boy Scouts, 
first serving as a Cub Scout Master for 10 years and then a Scout 
Master for 8. He now holds the position of Scout Committee Chairman. A 
third generation Idahoan, Randy spent 10 years on active duty with the 
Navy and 19 years in the Navy Reserves. His active duty time included a 
tour in Vietnam. Along with his devotion to his family and dedication 
to his job and community, he has retained his sense of humor, even in 
the recent trauma he experienced. He said this when asked about the 
shooting, ``I spent two years in Vietnam and was shot at many times but 
never hit. I came back to sleepy Idaho and rural Nevada and got shot 
three times!'' Randy is a courageous, hard-working father, husband and 
community leader. I wish him well as he continues his recovery, and 
congratulate him on his selection to be the new Rupert Chief of Police. 
Today, he is being awarded the FBI Shield of Bravery and Star Award in 
Rupert, ID. I am honored to recognize Randy's bravery and courage today 
in the United States Senate, as well as the bravery and courage of all 
other Americans in law enforcement across our country. Randy embodies 
the spirit of the great State of Idaho. We are all extremely fortunate 
that individuals like this exceptional man we honor today protect our 
freedom here at home. 

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