[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 83 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1313-E1314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF SID CAUSEY

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to New 
Hanover County Sheriff Sid Causey. As Sheriff Causey prepares to retire 
on July 1, 2009, I ask that you join me in recognizing his long and 
honorable career of service.
  Sheriff Causey began his career in 1970 with the Carolina Beach 
Police Department, and then moved to the sheriff's office in 1973. In 
1978, he moved to the county Alcoholic Beverage Control board, then 
returned to the sheriff's office in 1986. For seventeen years, he 
effectively commanded the office's vice

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narcotics unit and since being elected as the New Hanover County 
Sheriff in 2002, drug control has been his priority, and he has made 
major strides in reducing this underlying cause of crime within the 
community. I am inspired by his courage in the fight against drugs, and 
I salute him for his many contributions and sacrifices.
  Madam Speaker, Sheriff Sid Causey has served in New Hanover County 
law enforcement for over 39 years and done so with distinction. As he 
prepares to close the final chapter of his career, I wish Sheriff 
Causey and his family God's richest blessings. I ask that you join me 
today in recognition of his impressive career of enduring public 
service.

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