[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 31 (Thursday, February 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E139]
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 HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF, ``BOE'' FONTAINE

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 18, 2021

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis ``Boe'' Fontaine. Sheriff 
Fontaine passed away on Sunday, January 17 following a battle with 
COVID-19, leaving behind a county and Fourth District which mourns the 
loss of a friend, a helper, and a true servant leader.
  Beginning his law enforcement career as a deputy sheriff assigned to 
the Uniformed Patrol Division in 1980, he was later elected as the 30th 
Jefferson County Sheriff, serving two terms from 1999 to 2006. 
Appointed by then Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in 2001, Sheriff 
Fontaine served as a Commissioner on the Arkansas Commission on Law 
Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST). Prior to his service at 
home, Sheriff Fontaine served 21 years in the United States Marine 
Corps, retiring as a gunnery sergeant. For his heroism in action, he 
became one of the most decorated Arkansan service members in history. 
Most notable of those awards include four Purple Hearts, the Silver 
Star, and the Bronze Star with a combat ``V.''
  In addition to his life of leadership in the military and in local 
law enforcement, Sheriff Fontaine was known as a family man and 
valuable member of the community, along with his wife of 60 years, Maye 
Winston Fontaine. Together, they raised a daughter, Kim, and worshipped 
as members of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church.
  I take this time today to honor the life of service exemplified by 
Sheriff ``Boe'' Fontaine. I thank him and his family for their 
dedication to our fellow citizens and our beloved Fourth District.

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