[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 208 (Thursday, January 3, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING SHERIFF KEITH ROYAL

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 3, 2019

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Sheriff Keith Royal, 
who is retiring from the Nevada County Sheriff's Office after more than 
40 years in law enforcement.
   Sheriff Royal is a life-long public servant dedicated to protecting 
and serving his community. His father Kenneth, a Deputy with the 
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, was killed in the line of duty 
while attempting to apprehend a robbery suspect. His two brothers, Ken 
and Patrick, and nephew Steven all served in the Sacramento County 
Sheriff's Office, where his son-in-law Jeff is currently a Deputy.
   Keith was born and raised in Northern California and remains an 
active member of his community. After graduating from Cal State 
Sacramento with a degree in Criminal Justice, he served as a California 
DMV Investigator, shortly after which he began training at the 
Sacramento Sheriff's Academy. As an Executive Lieutenant, he served in 
various roles with the Sacramento Sheriff's Office, including as a Jail 
Manager, Reserve Coordinator, and Vice Detail.
   First elected as Nevada County Sheriff in 1998, Royal's leadership 
led to an overall drop in the crime rate. He worked to modernize the 
dispatch center, expand the Neighborhood Watch and Volunteer programs, 
and establish the School Resource Officer Program. Additionally, 
Sheriff Royal amassed $8 million in special revenue funds for the 
Sheriff's Office, implemented computerized jail management and high-
band radio systems, and obtained a new evidence facility and DNA lab. 
During this time, he also served as President of the California State 
Sheriffs' Association, and as Chair of its Undersheriff's Committee.
   These are just a handful of the things that Sheriff Royal was able 
to accomplish over his tenure, which has created a safer and more 
prosperous community for the residents of Nevada County.
   Having been the second-longest serving Sheriff in the history of 
Nevada County, Sheriff Royal is now ready to spend more time with his 
daughters and granddaughters. Along with teaching them to fish, he 
hopes to spend time maintaining his garden, golfing, and enjoying some 
much-needed down time.
   Sheriff Royal's service has left a lasting impact on Nevada County, 
and I thank him for his service and wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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