[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 108 (Monday, July 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
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           IN HONOR OF CONCORD POLICE SERGEANT BUCKY SIMPSON

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 13, 2015

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor former Concord Police 
Sergeant Richard Howard ``Bucky'' Simpson, who passed away peacefully 
on June 24, 2015.
   Sergeant Bucky Simpson was born on July 31, 1942, in Charlotte, 
North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Susan Phillips Simpson of 
Concord; his children, Chad D. Simpson of Concord; Phillip A. Simpson 
and his wife, Jane Blackley Simpson, of Harrisburg; and his grandson, 
Garrett Parker Simpson.
   Bucky was a distinguished Army Vietnam veteran who received many 
awards including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. As a Concord Police 
Sergeant, he worked for 17 years as a Juvenile Officer and helped 
implement the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program in 
Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
   One of Bucky's greatest qualities was his ability to teach and help 
youth in the community. Bucky supervised the hiring of school crossing 
guards who were known as ``Bucky's Angels,'' and he patiently taught 
Bike Safety and BB Gun Safety Training to hundreds of kids at Camp 
Spencer. He also faithfully served on the Board of Directors at the 
Boys and Girls Club where he once received the ``Father of the Year 
Award.'' For his continued dedication to helping youth in Concord, 
Bucky once received the L.T. Williams Award from the North Carolina 
Officers' Association for being the ``Most Outstanding Juvenile 
Officer'' of the year.
   Mr. Speaker, please join me today in celebrating former Concord 
Police Sergeant Bucky Simpson's life as a dedicated husband, father, 
and public servant.

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