[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 117 (Monday, September 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1258]
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                      HONORING SHERIFF JEFF CAPPA

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2013

  Mr. MESSER.  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sheriff Jeff 
Cappa of Richmond, Indiana.
  My friend, Sheriff Jeff Cappa, of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office 
was recently honored as the Indiana Sheriff's Association 2013 Sheriff 
of the Year at the Association's annual gathering. Among his many 
accomplishments as Sheriff, Jeff returned the department to a true 
merit-based system for both hiring and promotions, created a 24-hour 
supervision of the jail and enforcement division, expanded medical 
coverage at the jail to full-time and around-the-clock service, and 
launched a strategic plan for the department.
  Sheriff Cappa is known throughout the county and region as a Sheriff 
willing to work with the community to better serve its citizens. His 
working relationship with the county council and county commissioners 
is a testament to efficient local government. Jeff's outreach and 
leadership is a key to the continued growth, safety, and development of 
the communities throughout Wayne County.
  I ask the 6th Congressional District to join me in thanking Sheriff 
Jeff Cappa and his team for their tireless effort towards increased 
public safety in Wayne County and in congratulating Jeff for his 
designation as the 2013 Indiana Sheriff's Association Sheriff of the 
Year.

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