[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN LAURA HEGGINS RECEIVING THE ROBERT JACKSON 
                          EURY MEMORIAL AWARD

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2019

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain Laura 
Heggins on receiving the Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award.
  Captain Heggins started her career in 1992 and was assigned to the 
Cabarrus County Detention Center as a Sworn Deputy. During her law 
enforcement career, Captain Heggins has served on the Mental Health 
Task Force, as team leader for the Crisis and Hostage Negotiator 
Committee, and as a basic law enforcement training instructor. She also 
finds time to work with the homeless through Main Street Mission.
  Over the course of her career, Captain Heggins has climbed the ranks 
and was the first African American woman to ever be promoted to the 
Lieutenant rank with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office. She is hard 
working, driven, and promotes a level of excellence that is hard to 
come by, she is a role model for all of us.
  The Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award is presented in memory of 
Robert Jackson Eury, a man who lost his life in the line of duty while 
serving as a Cabarrus County law enforcement officer. This award keeps 
Mr. Eury's legacy alive through officers who share his same admirable 
and commendable spirit in Cabarrus County. Based on her career of 
service, I would say Captain Heggins fits the mold of esteemed law 
enforcement officers in our community set by Robert Eury.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Captain Laura 
Heggins for receiving the Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award. We all 
wish her well as she continues to make a positive impact in our 
community.

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