[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 186 (Tuesday, November 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1559]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MR. BRAD GEHRING'S THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE IN LAW 
                              ENFORCEMENT

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2018

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Brad 
Gehring's thirty-five years of service in law enforcement, including 
twenty-eight years as Outagamie County Sheriff and the successful 
legacy he leaves as Outagamie County's top law enforcement officer. 
Sheriff Gehring's outstanding career consists of many professional 
accomplishments that reflect the caliber of his leadership and service.
  Sheriff Gehring began working for the Outagamie County Sheriff's 
Department in 1983 as a corrections officer. His work ethic and 
diligence advanced him from corrections officer to deputy to 
investigator. In 1990 he was elected Outagamie County Sheriff, just 
seven years after beginning his career, a true testament to his 
leadership abilities. From corrections officer to Sheriff, Mr. Gehring 
has earned the respect of his peers and community not only in Outagamie 
County, but across the entire state of Wisconsin. It isn't often that a 
law enforcement officer serves the same county for nearly four decades.
  During Sheriff Gehring's tenure, the county experienced incredible 
growth and improvements, including the construction of the Outagamie 
County Justice Center. Sheriff Gehring provided steadfast and unfailing 
leadership during times of change, while supporting his department and 
protecting our communities.
  Mr. Gehring leaves large shoes to fill in the Sheriff's office, and 
his legacy and impact will not soon be forgotten. There is no doubt 
that Sheriff Gehring will be missed by the officers who worked and 
served with him, the county officials who depended upon him, and the 
members of the communities he helped keep safe. As Sheriff Gehring 
steps down to pursue other interests, I have no doubt he will continue 
to serve as a leader in Outagamie County and beyond.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in commending 
Mr. Gehring for his service as Sheriff and thank him for his long 
career protecting the great state of Wisconsin.

                          ____________________