[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1332]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING SGT. JEFF HEWITT AND DEPUTY JARED S. HEWITT

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                           HON. NEAL P. DUNN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

  Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sgt. Jeff Hewitt 
and Deputy Jared S. Hewitt of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for 
their courageous actions during the Eastpoint, FL fire that took place 
last June devastating the community and stretching over 1,000 acres.
  The father and son received a call over dispatch that a family was 
trapped in a burning vehicle, and without hesitation, the two of them 
hurried to the scene. Placing their lives at risk, they fought through 
the heavy smoke and engulfing fire to free a young boy, his parents, 
and their cat from the emblazoned truck.
  Because of their bravery and swift action, this family was safely 
rescued and there were no deaths as a result of the horrific fire in 
Eastpoint.
  Their heroic actions have not gone unnoticed. Sgt. Jeff Hewitt and 
Deputy Jared Hewitt were named as the 2019 Law Enforcement Officers of 
the Year at the Florida Sheriff's Association annual summer conference. 
As a nation, we are indebted to our first responders and law 
enforcement officers for their daily acts of heroism.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in thanking this father and son for 
risking their lives not only during this fire, but every day to ensure 
that the people of Franklin County can live safe and prosperous lives.

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