[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 197 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H10174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING WALLA WALLA COUNTY SHERIFF JOHN TURNER

  (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John Turner, who is 
retiring from his role as Walla Walla County Sheriff. He honorably 
served the public in this role for 8 years.
  Sheriff Turner dedicated himself to working to make his community 
safer. He sought to provide 24/7 patrol coverage, reestablish the K-9 
program, address gang activity in the county, and proactively address 
other public safety concerns.
  He was nominated by his peers across Washington State for the 
National Sheriffs' Association Ferris E. Lucas Award for National 
Sheriff of the Year and received the National Sheriffs' Association 
Medal of Merit for his outstanding positive accomplishments.
  In his retirement announcement, Sheriff Turner wrote: ``Being Walla 
Walla County Sheriff for the last two terms has been one of the 
greatest honors of my life. As I wind down my second term, I ask that 
you continue to keep those brave men and women who regularly and 
selflessly go into harm's way in your positive thoughts and prayers.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Sheriff John 
Turner for his tremendous service to the people of Walla Walla County 
and Washington State.

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