[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 140 (Thursday, September 15, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5840]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING RONNIE BALDWIN

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to remember the life 
of Ronnie Baldwin, who passed away on August 28, 2016.
  Ronnie Baldwin led a life dedicated to public service. He joined the 
Wynne Police Department after graduating from Wynne High School in 
1970. He served with that department for more than 15 years, first as a 
patrolman, then a lieutenant and a criminal investigator. He continued 
his commitment to protecting the community as the Brinkley chief of 
police and served as sheriff of Cross County from 1999-2008.
  He remained committed to the law enforcement community, serving as 
executive director of the Arkansas Sheriff's Association, which he told 
friends was his dream job.
  His commitment to public service extended beyond the borders of 
Arkansas. He was a board member of the National Sheriffs' Association 
and also served as a board member of the Arkansas Professional Bail 
Bond Licensing Board for more than 11 years.
  Ronnie once said in a newspaper interview that he believed ``actions 
define character.'' Those who had the privilege of working with him 
knew that he lived by those words.
  A true family man and dear friend, Ronnie leaves behind many loved 
ones, including his wife, Martha, children, grandchildren, and many 
friends. I want to offer my prayers and sincere condolences to his 
loved ones on their loss. Ronnie was a true hero who led a life 
committed to protecting public safety. I thank him for his lifelong 
commitment to Arkansas and law enforcement throughout the 
Nation.

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