[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H564-H565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     BLACK HISTORY MONTH: HONORING COBB COUNTY SHERIFF CRAIG OWENS

  (Mrs. McBATH asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. McBATH. Madam Speaker, as we celebrate Black History Month, I 
rise today in honor of a trailblazer in Black history, Cobb County 
Sheriff Craig Owens.
  This past November, Sheriff Owens made history as the first African 
American to be elected sheriff in Cobb County, in my district.
  Born and raised in Atlanta, Sheriff Owens has served over 30 years in 
the Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Cobb County Police 
Department. His career in law enforcement utilizes the leadership 
skills that he gained from his experience serving in our Armed Forces.

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  Sheriff Owens leads by putting people first, and I am so proud of the 
work he is doing to unite Cobb County and instill faith and trust in 
its police department. As one of his constituents and as a partner in 
service to Cobb County, it is my honor and privilege to recognize 
Sheriff Owens today.

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