[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 163 (Thursday, October 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1949]
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                   TRIBUTE TO JUDGE E.J. ``JOE'' KING

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 27, 2011

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, Judge E.J. ``Joe'' King of Brazoria County has 
recently been honored with a distinguished alumni award from the 
University of Houston--Clear Lake. It is my pleasure to congratulate 
Judge King on this well-deserved award.
  For the past 42 years, Judge King has served the people of Brazoria 
County in a variety of ways, including as a Department of Public Safety 
state trooper, a lieutenant in the Brazoria County Sheriff's 
Department, and as a Brazoria County Judge. Judge King has also served 
as President of the Brazoria County Peace Officers Association and the 
Southeast Texas Association for Identification and Investigation 
Officers.
  Judge King's commitment to protecting and serving the people of 
Brazoria County was recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
which selected him to attend the FBI National Academy, one of the 
highest honors non-federal law enforcement can receive.
  Judge King also served his community through involvement in numerous 
civic associations and volunteer efforts. He is currently a director of 
the Brazoria County Cattleman's Association and is a past director of 
the Brazoria County Fair and the Brazoria Association for Citizens with 
Handicaps.
  Mr. Speaker, Judge Joe King is truly devoted to helping others in his 
community and serves as an example of which one person can make a 
difference in the lives of those around them. It is therefore my 
pleasure to once again congratulate Judge Joe King on receiving the 
distinguished alumni award from University of Houston--Clear Lake and 
thank him for all he has done for the people of Brazoria County.

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