[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 4, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H757-H758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF SHELDON WHITEMAN

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life 
of Long County Deputy Sheriff Sheldon Whiteman, who died in the line of 
duty on January 23 at the age of 44.
  Deputy Whiteman was assisting in a vehicle pursuit in the First 
Congressional District of Georgia when his vehicle left the roadway. 
Deputy Whiteman had been with the Long County Sheriff's Office for only 
4 months at the time of the incident.
  Previously, Deputy Whiteman worked with the Chatham County Police 
Department and was a POST Certified Peace Officer since 2016.
  Deputy Whiteman is survived by his wife, Alisa Ann, and his three 
sons.
  It is, unfortunately, times like these when we remember the risks 
that our law enforcement officers take every day that they put on their 
uniforms. I encourage everyone to take some time to thank our law 
enforcement officers for the work they do to keep our communities safe.
  Deputy Whiteman's family and friends, as well as the Long County and 
Chatham County police departments will be in my thoughts and prayers 
during these most difficult times.

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