[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 44 (Friday, March 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN REMEMBRANCE OF SHERIFF'S DEPUTY WARREN LEWIS III

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                         HON. RENEE L. ELLMERS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 16, 2012

  Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Sheriff's 
Deputy Warren Lewis III. I want to personally express my regard for the 
courage and commitment he made to the citizens of Nash County, North 
Carolina. Mr. Warren will forever be an upstanding husband, father, and 
investigator, leaving a legacy of the highest standards for service and 
integrity that should serve as an example for all American citizens. 
Those fortunate enough to know Mr. Warren in life are blessed to have 
been able to share in it with a true American hero.
  We live in a country rooted in laws and values. From the principles 
crafted by our Founding Fathers in the Constitution, stems our Nation's 
moral code, which has provided America with budding prosperity that 
radiates throughout the world. However, our success as a nation is 
limited by those that misinterpret the basic rights that are such an 
integral part of being an American citizen. Diligent leadership in our 
local, State, and national government is needed in order to preserve 
the values that make our country the preeminent model of civil society.
  Through years of dedicated service to the citizens of Nash County, 
Mr. Warren helped us all by ensuring our great Nation's founding 
principles of freedom and justice. Such valued service in law 
enforcement can only be implemented through officers with the noblest 
of character and deepest sense of personal responsibility. Mr. Warren's 
achievements in life should be honored in the community as it inspires 
us all to emulate his patriotism and passion for public service.
  I hope that you will all continue to find comfort in everything that 
Mr. Warren selflessly left behind. His life will never be forgotten, as 
his devotion to his community will always remind us to keep our country 
a safe place. God bless your family.

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