[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 195 (Thursday, November 30, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHERIFF DAVID HOBBS

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                           HON. NEAL P. DUNN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2017

  Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jefferson County Sheriff 
David Hobbs, who passed away this week after a brave battle with 
cancer.
  Sheriff Hobbs loved Jefferson County and its people. He was born and 
raised there. He served the County and the state of Florida in law 
enforcement for more than 30 years, including 11 with Florida Highway 
Patrol and 8 years as a deputy sheriff in Jefferson County. He was 
first elected Sheriff in 2004. He was also a Marine Corps reservist.
  Sheriff Hobbs dedicated his life to serving and protecting others, 
putting himself in harm's way so others could live safe and free. And 
he truly loved his colleagues at the Sheriff's office. Serving in law 
enforcement is not just a job. For him, it was a calling.
  In later years, Sheriff Hobbs was passionately involved with the 
American Cancer Society, spreading awareness by sharing his story 
battling the disease.
  We owe Sheriff Hobbs a great debt of gratitude. Please join me in 
honoring the life and legacy of Jefferson County Sheriff David Hobbs.

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