[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 146 (Thursday, September 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING SHERIFF DAVE CROMELL FOR RECEIVING THE ``HUB'' PERREAULT 
                           CITIZENSHIP AWARD

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Sheriff Dave 
Cromell for receiving the ``Hub'' Perreault Citizenship Award from 
American Legion Post 131 in Munising, Michigan. Through his exceptional 
leadership and steadfast devotion to his community, Dave has become an 
indispensable part of Michigan's First District.
  Born and raised in Munising, Sheriff Cromell has dedicated decades of 
his life to the people of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Dave first joined 
the Alger County Sheriff's Office in 1975 as a Deputy Sheriff/Animal 
Control Officer. After revamping Alger County's animal control system, 
Dave attended Northern Michigan University's Police Academy, where he 
graduated as a Certified Police Officer. Following the retirement of 
Sheriff Malone in 1980, Dave was appointed interim Sheriff and was 
elected by the people of Alger County later that year. Sheriff Cromell 
would eventually be elected eight consecutive times. Over the course of 
his extensive career, Dave improved the county's EMT and 9-1-1 
emergency response services, oversaw the repair and improvement of the 
Alger County Jail, and ensured the continuation of the DARE program in 
area schools--to only name some of his accomplishments. Sheriff 
Cromell's unwavering dedication to the public good is commendable, and 
the impact of his work for the people of the Upper Peninsula cannot be 
overstated.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Sheriff Cromell for his 
decades of service to the people of our state and for receiving the 
``Hub'' Perreault Citizenship Award from American Legion Post 131. 
Michiganders can take great pride in knowing the First District is home 
to such a selfless individual. On behalf of my constituents, I wish 
Dave all the best in his future endeavors.

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