[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 109 (Thursday, September 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1673]
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  A TRIBUTE TO THE BRAVERY OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTIES JOE 
                        MAGEE AND COREY JACKSON

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2006

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, the swift, 
determined and heroic actions of Northampton County Sheriff's Deputy 
Joe Magee and Northampton County Sheriff's Deputy Corey Jackson 
preserved the peace and protected the citizens of our community in 
eastern North Carolina.
  During the incident, Deputy Joe Magee, a 28-year law enforcement 
veteran, and Deputy Corey Jackson, a 3\1/2\-year veteran of the 
sheriff's department, bravely took control of an enraged, armed suspect 
in the courtroom of the Northampton County Courthouse.
  Facing a charge of murder, the suspect flew into a rage when Superior 
Court Judge Alma L. Hinton rejected a request to dismiss his lawyer. 
Despite being shackled, the suspect managed to wrestle a gun from a 
nearby state correction officer and fired shots.
  Deputy Corey Jackson forced the suspect's arms toward the ceiling 
after a corrections officer was struck by a bullet in the shoulder and 
Deputy Joe Magee shot the inmate in the abdomen, ending the threat.
  These decisive, heroic and selfless actions preserved the lives of 
those present and met the highest call of duty. It is my privilege 
today to commend the officers for their outstanding efforts and for 
acts of courage and quick thinking that saved the lives of the people 
they are sworn to protect.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of Northampton County, North 
Carolina, whom it is my privilege to represent, and on behalf of the 
United States Congress, it is my honor to recognize and thank Deputy 
Joe Magee and Deputy Corey Jackson. Their tireless dedication and 
exceptional bravery serve our community and our Nation well.

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