[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 64 (Friday, April 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MR. STEVE REYNOLDS FOR HIS REMARKABLE SERVICE TO ARIZONA

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2019

  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor First Lieutenant 
Steve Reynolds, a 40-year member of the Navajo County Hashknife 
Sheriff's Posse. Reynolds has aided in rescue operations on horseback 
for decades and has been on 60 annual Hashknife Pony Express rides. 
This year, the Navajo County Sheriff's Hashknife Posse Board has 
decided to dedicate the 61st ride to Reynolds.
  Moving to Holbrook, Arizona with his father at a young age taught 
Reynolds the value of the hard work engrained in ``the cowboy 
lifestyle.'' He moved out of Holbrook to attend High School in 
Chandler, Arizona. After graduation he enlisted in the United States 
Marine Corps and completed two tours in Vietnam before being wounded by 
an explosion that left him hospitalized for a year. Reynolds returned 
to Holbrook and became a deputy with Navajo County Sheriff's Office and 
a member of the Posse, and later a certified police officer with the 
state of Arizona.
  Reynolds' work with the Posse has led him to aid in rescue operations 
for decades, working during fires and floods, as well as a part of 
missing persons search teams. All members of the Posse are required to 
complete 40 hours of training that cover CPR, first aid, and search and 
rescue. Reynolds mentions that most mounted Posse organizations have 
disappeared due to lack of funds; fortunately Navajo County understands 
the contributions that the Posse has made in the community. The annual 
Pony Express is one of the biggest fund raisers used to keep the Posse 
afloat.
  Today Reynolds resides in Prescott, Arizona, where he spends time 
with his many grandchildren. The people of Arizona, but especially the 
people of Northern Arizona, will always be grateful for the selfless 
work of our veterans, especially the work of Steve Reynolds.

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