[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING SHERIFF GARY MADDOX ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Schoolcraft County 
Sheriff Gary Maddox of Manistique, Michigan on his retirement after 30 
years of dedicated law enforcement service. Sheriff Maddox's commitment 
to the citizens of Schoolcraft County reflects the enthusiasm and work 
ethic that embody the spirit of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
  Gary has remained close to his roots throughout his career in law 
enforcement. He was named Schoolcraft County Deputy Sheriff on February 
22, 1979 and went on to be appointed Schoolcraft County Sheriff on 
January 1, 1986. Over the years he was reelected by the people of 
Schoolcraft County five times before retiring at the end of 2009.
  Under his leadership, Schoolcraft County has implemented many 
important public safety programs. Gary launched the first D.A.R.E. 
program to provide area youth with skills to avoid involvement with 
drugs. He also coordinated the county's first taser program, 
established the county's 911 service, developed training programs for 
corrections officers and led an incident command school for law 
enforcement officers. As sheriff, Gary coordinated and managed 
countless search and rescue operations effectively and with composure. 
Over the years he has demonstrated both professionalism and concern 
while working to consistently improve public safety in the community.
  Gary has never been one to rest on his laurels; he has always taken 
advantage of opportunities to improve his training and expertise. He 
has participated in the National Drug Court Institute Adult Drug Court 
Planning Initiative Training Program, completed Emergency Medical 
Technician-Ambulance Training and Level II Law Enforcement Training for 
the Federal Forest Service, among others. He has also helped to inspire 
and educate others looking to enter the field of law enforcement 
serving for 21 years as an executive board member and instructor of 
Northern Michigan University's Law Enforcement Training Consortium.
  As sheriff, Gary has demonstrated a commitment to his profession 
serving as a District I Upper Peninsula representative to the Michigan 
Sheriffs' Association. He also served as President of the Upper 
Peninsula Law Enforcement Association in past years. Outside of law 
enforcement Gary has made community service a priority in his life. He 
has volunteered time working with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies 
Auxiliary Voice of Democracy Broadcast Scriptwriting Program and served 
as chairman of the local C.B.C. radio telethon to raise funds for the 
American Cancer Society, Bay Cliffs Health Camp and the Easter Seals 
Society of Michigan. He also serves on the Central Upper Peninsula 
Planning and Development Committee.
  I know Gary well and over the years he has been an honorable public 
servant and a good friend. Gary embodies the unique character of the 
Upper Peninsula through his courage in the face of danger, his forward-
looking vision and his willingness to lend a hand to help those around 
him.
  Madam Speaker, Gary devoted 30 years of his life enforcing the law 
and protecting the citizens of Schoolcraft County. His career as 
sheriff and his commitment to his community should be commended. I ask 
Madam Speaker, that you and the entire U.S. House of Representatives, 
join me in recognizing Sheriff Gary Maddox for his courage, his 
dedication, and his years of service on his retirement from the 
Schoolcraft County Sheriff's Department.

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