[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 48 (Monday, March 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E374]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING SHERIFF THOMAS TEMPLETON

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2015

  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sheriff 
Thomas J. Templeton who was recently elected President of the Illinois 
Sheriffs' Association and will be sworn in to his new position on March 
30, 2015.
   Sheriff Templeton has served his community for decades, beginning 
his service at the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy in 1973 
following his service in the United States Air Force. He was named the 
Illinois State Bar Association's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 
both 1996 and 2005. Throughout his career, Tom's exemplary service has 
been recognized by the Ottawa Jaycees, the DEA, and the Police Hall of 
Fame, among many others. In addition, Sheriff Templeton has taken it 
upon himself to educate the next generation of Illinois law 
enforcement, both as an instructor at the Illinois Valley Law 
Enforcement Commission and Illinois Valley Community College.
   It is not surprising given Sheriff Templeton's admirable and 
dedicated years of service that he would be selected by over one 
hundred of his peers to serve as the President of the Illinois 
Sheriffs' Association. Founded in 1928, this non-profit was designed to 
improve communication and cooperation among Sheriffs, and has since 
expanded to offer extensive professional training and development for 
all the Sheriffs and their teams serving throughout Illinois.
   Today, I am honored to join with the LaSalle County Sheriff's 
Department, the Illinois Sheriffs' Association, and all of Tom's family 
and friends in expressing my sincere thanks for the hard work and 
dedication Sheriff Templeton has shown throughout his long career in 
public service. Without question, to be chosen by his equally 
accomplished and committed peers in the Illinois Sheriffs' Association 
speaks volumes about Tom's personal character, passion for serving his 
community, and ability to lead.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 16th District of Illinois, I wish to 
express our sincere thanks for all of the work Sheriff Templeton and 
all the members of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association have done to keep 
our families and communities safe. I congratulate Sheriff Thomas 
Templeton on his well-deserved leadership position.

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