[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S6131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING ROGER VICKERS

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the life 
and legacy of Marion County Sheriff Roger Vickers who passed away on 
Thursday, July 23, 2015 following a battle with cancer.
  Sheriff Vickers dedicated his life to law enforcement and protecting 
the community. With more than three decades of service with the 
Arkansas State Police, Sheriff Vickers was well respected in the law 
enforcement community by the time he retired from the State police in 
2008 as lieutenant and assistant troop commander of Troop I in 
Harrison. During his time with the Arkansas State Police, he received 
numerous commendations, including the Valor Award, the highest honor 
bestowed by the State police.
  His commitment to Marion County led him to run for sheriff. From the 
time he was elected in 2008, Sheriff Vickers fought tirelessly to 
improve his community. He was an advocate for building a new jail and 
his vision is starting to take shape with the Marion County Quorum 
Court recently approving purchasing land for the project.
  Sheriff Vickers was a well-qualified law enforcement officer and also 
a true public servant. Prior to his career in law enforcement, he 
served as a marine during the Vietnam war, earning the Marine Corps 
Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a Presidential Unit 
Citation.
  I am greatly appreciative for Sheriff Vickers' lifetime of service 
throughout the State of Arkansas. My prayers are with his wife Joan, 
and his family and friends during this trying time. I hope they find 
comfort knowing that he made a positive impact on his 
community.

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