[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 7 (Friday, January 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E99-E100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF TROOPER CALVIN W. JENKS

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                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 12, 2007

  Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS. Madam Speaker, earlier this week Tennessee lost 
one of its bright, honorable young men in a senseless tragedy. I rise 
today to honor the name and spirit of Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper 
Calvin W. Jenks. Mr. Jenks of Culleoka, Tennessee was taken from his 
family, friends, and the countless Tennesseans he swore to protect 
during a traffic stop in West Tennessee. I don't want to dwell on the 
tragic event; instead I want to honor the life of a man who loved 
serving the public.
  Trooper Jenks, a native of Lansing, Michigan, moved to the Culleoka 
Community in Maury County, south of Nashville, in 1989. A 2000 graduate 
of Culleoka High School, he excelled in baseball as a four year starter 
for the Culleoka Warriors baseball team.
  A member of the Tennessee Highway Patrol for two years, his duties 
began in the 7th District of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 
headquartered in Lawrenceburg. In July 2006 he transferred to the 4th 
District in Memphis.
  Many friends and family members say Jenks, a newlywed, was a man of 
values and

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with the skills to guide him through the ranks of the Tennessee Highway 
Patrol. As a testament to this young man's character over 1,110 people 
attended his funeral service.
  Through this senseless tragedy, I hope the people of Tennessee will 
reflect on how much we actually owe the law enforcement officers who 
risk everything for the sake of protecting us. I will continue praying 
for their safety and that of their loved ones.
  At this difficult time I doubt many words will comfort his wife, 
mother, father, brothers, sister and extended family during this time 
of profound loss. They should know that the State of Tennessee is 
deeply saddened by their loss and will forever appreciate Trooper 
Jenks's service. As Horatio said in Shakespeare's Hamlet, ``Now cracks 
a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince and flights of angels sing thee 
to thy rest.''

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