[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 75 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING FRANKLIN ``FRANKIE'' DELANO LAX II

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                        HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2014

  Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my friend, Mr. 
Franklin Lax, on being selected as the 2014 Buford Pusser National Law 
Enforcement Award winner. This public recognition is well deserved and 
represents Mr. Lax's lifetime commitment to all areas of law 
enforcement throughout West Tennessee.
   After graduating from Jackson's Southside High School and Jackson 
State Community College, Mr. Lax began his law enforcement career as a 
patrolman for the City of Medina and then Deputy Sheriff for Henderson 
County. In 1992, Mr. Lax joined in his family's security business, 
Maxxguard Incorporated, as Vice President, and upon the death of his 
father, as President in 2005.
   Throughout nearly two decades with the company, Mr. Lax has expanded 
Maxxguard from family and business security to include other areas of 
expertise like private investigations and handgun safety instruction. 
While serving on numerous State boards and commissions, Mr. Lax was 
also appointed to the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training 
Commission by Governor Bill Haslam in 2011. The POST Commission is 
responsible for developing and enforcing standards and training for all 
police officers. Following in his beloved father's footsteps, Mr. Lax 
was elected as a Constable for Madison County, Tennessee in 2002 and 
continues to serve the citizens in that capacity to this day.
   The Buford Pusser National Law Enforcement Award is given yearly to 
deserving individuals who have demonstrated leadership and dedication 
in law enforcement.
   On behalf of Tennessee's 8th Congressional District, I congratulate 
Mr. Lax on being selected as the 2014 Buford Pusser National Law 
Enforcement Award recipient. I wish him the best of luck for all future 
endeavors.

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