[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E689]
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                      HONORING MAJOR ANDY SHIELDS

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2015

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Major Andy 
Shields, Chief Deputy of the Macon County Sheriff's office, who will 
retire on June 30, 2015.
  Major Shields began serving as a patrol officer in Macon County on 
March 1, 1984, where he was promoted to Sergeant just two years later 
in 1986. In January of 1990, he began his work as an investigator, 
serving as the only detective in the Sheriff's office for several 
years. As more investigators joined the force, Major Shields' 
leadership as Chief Investigator was instrumental in maintaining a 
standard of excellence in Macon County law enforcement. After serving 
overseas with the United Nations Peacekeeping force in Kosovo for two 
years, Major Shields returned to the Macon County Sheriff's Office in 
September 2001, where he was eventually promoted to Chief Deputy and 
has remained in that position since. His training and experience has 
proven to be exemplary throughout his career. Upon his retirement, 
Major Shields will be the first employee of the Macon County Sheriff's 
Office to retire with a full thirty years of service.
  Major Shields' unwavering dedication and leadership is something that 
all of us can admire and respect. As such, I am proud to honor Major 
Andy Shields for his faithful service to the people of Macon County and 
congratulate him on his retirement.

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