[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S6917]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          TRIBUTE TO DAVE RAU

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I would like to recognize 
Lewis and Clark County undersheriff Dave Rau who announced his 
retirement after 20 years of service to the people of Montana. Dave is 
the prime example of law enforcement's tireless efforts to protect and 
serve Montanans at any cost.
  Undersheriff Rau launched his law enforcement career in Texas as a 
prison guard, and after 7 years he came to the last best place. He 
began serving Montanans with the East Helena Police, then his path led 
to the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office. Throughout the last two 
decades, Dave has garnered countless advocates in the Helena community. 
Sheriff Leo Dutton has said, ``There will never be another Dave Rau.''
  Dave is a husband to Tammy and father to their children, Aaron and 
Whitney. He is unsure what his next adventure will entail, but he is 
sure he will remain active in the community that he loves.
  Undersheriff Rau, the U.S. Senate commends you for your service to 
the people of Helena and Lewis and Clark County. Thank you for your 
diligent work in keeping the people of Montana safe. I hope that your 
path continues to be blessed with success.

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