[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 189 (Friday, November 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE CAREER OF SHERIFF REUEL TODD

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 30, 2018

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Reuel A. 
Todd, Sheriff of Oswego County and an influential leader in Central New 
York. Dedicating himself to a lifetime of service in law enforcement, 
Sheriff Todd went to work every day with the intention to protect and 
defend his community. Throughout his 44 year career, Sheriff Todd 
retained his steadfast commitment to the security and safety of his 
county.
  Born and raised in Central New York, Sheriff Todd was passionate 
about law enforcement at an early age, attending the Police Training 
Academy after graduating from Oswego High School. In hopes of 
furthering his education, he also attended the New York State Sheriffs' 
Association Civil School, Law Enforcement Management School, and the 
FBI National Academy. Sheriff Todd's vast law enforcement experience 
allowed him to become a recognized Drug Enforcement Specialist upon 
entering the workforce.
  Sheriff Todd began his career as a Road Deputy with OCSD in 1974. He 
was quickly promoted to Sergeant and then to Criminal Investigator in 
1977 before being appointed Undersheriff in 1984. Throughout his 15 
year tenure as Undersheriff, Sheriff Todd helped Oswego become one of 
the first counties in New York State to receive accreditation by the 
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
  Mr. Todd was first elected as Sheriff of Oswego County in 1998. 
During his two decades as sheriff, Mr. Todd mobilized his department to 
provide 24-hour security coverage at three local nuclear power plants 
and secured funding for additional water safety at Port Ontario. 
Outside of his duties as Sheriff, Todd has also served as Chairman of 
Zone 7 on behalf of The Office of Public Security Counter-Terrorism 
Network and President of the New York State Sheriffs' Association.
  Sheriff Todd's service to the Oswego community goes beyond his law 
enforcement contributions. He also worked to provide food to senior 
citizens through Meals on Wheels, coached Little League Baseball, 
participated in Boy Scouts and the Oswego Rotary Club, and is an active 
member of the Elks Club.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
honoring the distinguished career of Reuel A. Todd. His many 
contributions to Oswego County and the greater Central New York region 
will not be forgotten. Sheriff Todd's lifelong dedication to the safety 
and security of his community should serve as an example for current 
and future law enforcement officers across the nation.

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