[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 61 (Thursday, April 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E672]
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                   HONORING LIEUTENANT KEITH WHEELER

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant Keith 
Wheeler for his tremendous service to the people of Aroostook County.
  On May 6, 2012, Lieutenant Wheeler will have completed his 40th year 
of exemplary service in the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office. Keith 
began his career in law enforcement as a jail guard at the age of 24. 
As a Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant and a Lieutenant, he 
has never wavered from his dedication to the community or his desire to 
help people. These values have made Lieutenant Wheeler a fixture in the 
Country and a highly effective Commander of the Sheriff Office's Law 
Enforcement Division.
  Lieutenant Wheeler is also known for his ability to form close 
relationships and inspire confidence amongst his colleagues. Retired 
Chief Deputy Shirley Cleary has been a career long role model and 
friend to Keith, always stressing the importance of treating people the 
way you would want to be treated. Lieutenant Wheeler was also entrusted 
to coordinate the state's Marijuana Eradication Program. In 2008, he 
was named the Deputy Sheriff of the year by the Maine Sheriff's 
Association.
  I am pleased to join the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office, and the 
people of Maine, in celebrating Lieutenant Wheeler's 40 years of 
commendable service.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Lieutenant Wheeler on 
achieving this milestone, and thanking him for all that he does to keep 
Maine families safe.

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