[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 148 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT JASON M. HOUGH OF THE CLARKE COUNTY 
                            SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the 
achievements of one of the 10th Congressional District's bravest 
constituents, Sergeant Jason M. Hough of the Clarke County Sheriff's 
Office. This law enforcement officer's unwavering courage and 
dedication to protecting the community is a noble example of public 
service. Sergeant Hough deserves the thanks of not only the communities 
in which he serves, but also that of his elected officials.
  Sergeant Hough joined the Clarke County Sheriff's Office in June 
2012. As a field deputy, he was always a top producer in the office. In 
June 2015 Jason assumed supervisory duties when he was promoted to 
sergeant. He has accepted the additional responsibilities and responded 
well to the additional duties.
  On March 4, 2016, Sergeant Jason M. Hough responded to a house in the 
town of Berryville for a report of a possible overdose. When Sergeant 
Hough arrived on the scene, he found an unconscious male lying on a 
bed. Jason checked to see if the male was breathing and if he had a 
pulse. He discovered that although the male had a good pulse, he was 
not breathing. Sergeant Hough began to perform mouth to mouth 
resuscitation. Medics arrived shortly thereafter and provided Sergeant 
Hough with a bag valve mask so he could continue to provide 
respirations to the victim. The victim did breathe on his own several 
times, but quit after a few breaths. According to witnesses on the 
scene, the victim had overdosed on heroin.
  The medics administered three rounds of Narcan though an IV. The 
victim regained consciousness and became very aggressive, screaming 
over and over. Sergeant Hough had to restrain the victim so that he 
could continue to receive medical care. The victim was taken to the 
ambulance. The victim had calmed down by this time, which allowed 
Sergeant Hough to tell him what had happened and that he was being 
taken to the hospital for overdosing. Without the actions of Sergeant 
Hough, the victim could have died.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking 
Sergeant Jason M. Hough of the Clarke County Sheriff's Office for 
protecting and serving the community day-in and day-out.

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