[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING JEFFREY ``JEFF'' MARKHAM OF LAKEPORT, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 7, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Captain Jeffrey ``Jeff'' Markham of Lakeport, California as he retires 
from the Lake County Sheriff's Department after serving and protecting 
our community for the past 35 years.
  Captain Markham has been an indispensable member of the Lake County 
law enforcement team. Since 1969, he has wholeheartedly committed 
himself to our community, working selflessly and relentlessly towards 
bettering the lives of Lake County citizens. Whether out patrolling the 
streets or supervising the office, Jeff has worked day and night to 
protect Lake County.
  A highly respected and revered man, Captain Markham has held many 
other important positions throughout the county and state including law 
enforcement liaison between the Lake County Board of Supervisors and 
the Lake County Sheriff. In addition to his responsibilities in Lake 
County he has served as the State of California Narcotics Agent for 18 
Northern California counties.
  Mr. Speaker, when not in uniform, Captain Markham is very active 
throughout the community. While President of the local Little League he 
helped lead the development of a new baseball field. He has served as 
Head Cub Master for local Cub Scouts. For eight years he served on the 
Konocti Unified School District Board of Trustees and taught police 
science at Yuba College's Lake County campus in Clearlake. He has been 
a member of various organizations including the Rotary Club, Kiwanis 
Club, Elks Lodge, and the Old Car Club.
  A native Californian, Captain Markham graduated with a Bachelor of 
Arts from California State University at San Jose. He then earned his 
Master's in public Administration from the University of Southern 
California and later attended the FBI National Academy. Jeff and his 
wife Jeanne have two sons, David who also lives in Lakeport and Stephen 
who resides in nearby Clearlake where he is the Vice Mayor. Jeff and 
Jeanne are also the proud grandparents of six.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, it is appropriate that we honor and thank 
Captain Jeffrey Markham for his years of devotion to public service and 
extend our best wishes to him as he retires.

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