[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING SHERIFF RODNEY L. COFFEY OF MENIFEE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 1, 2014

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sheriff Rodney L. 
Coffey of Menifee County, Kentucky for his years of dedication and 
service to the citizens of Frenchburg, Menifee County, the Commonwealth 
of Kentucky and our great nation.
  Sheriff Coffey has devoted over 20 years to the law enforcement 
profession. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Police Administration, 
graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Police 
Academy, the National FBI Academy Class 229 and served eight years in 
the Navy Reserves.
  He served on the Morehead State University Police Department for 
eight years prior to running for Sheriff. Elected Sheriff in 1998, 
Coffey served as one of the youngest sheriffs in the history of 
Kentucky. He was named Kentucky Sheriffs' Association Sheriff of the 
Year in 2003, served on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky 
Sheriffs' Association from 2007-2013 and was elected President of that 
same organization in 2014.
  Soon after the devastating and fatal tornado that touched down in 
Menifee County two years ago, Sheriff Coffey invited me to see 
firsthand the relief and response efforts taking place. At a time of 
turmoil and tragedy, Sheriff Coffey provided a calming and helpful 
presence in the community. I remember him leading me into the Red Cross 
trailer where his wife and family were volunteering. His selfless 
devotion to maintaining the safety of the residents of Menifee County 
is truly heroic, and I am honored to represent him in Congress.
  I commend Sheriff Rodney Coffey for his honorable service, his 
leadership in the community and his patriotic devotion to this nation. 
I am proud to call him a friend.

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