[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 10, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MITCH RUSSELL

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                          HON. VICTORIA SPARTZ

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2021

  Mrs. SPARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mitchell Lee 
Russell who passed away at the age of 67 on February 23, 2021. Mitch 
was the embodiment of a model public servant, striving to serve the 
citizens of Hamilton County. He protected his fellow citizens for over 
30 years before retiring in 2006.
  Mitch started his career following in the footsteps of his older 
brother, Richard, who was also a police officer. Mitch began his 
service in Arcadia, Indiana as a Deputy Marshal. He then went on to 
serve in the Hamilton County Sherriff's Department where he spent 29 
years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant before retiring. His service to 
his community did not end with retirement as he was appointed Marshal 
of the Arcadia Police Department. In 2012, his service continued when 
he took a job as director of Security for Riverview Health in 
Noblesville, where he served until his passing.
  His public service also extended beyond law enforcement. Mitch served 
as President of the Arcadia Town Council, a member of the Kiwanis Club, 
a board member of the Arcadia baseball and softball board, and as a 
coach for his children and grandchildren. The town of Arcadia has 
always been very close to his heart.
  On behalf of the 5th District, I offer my deepest sympathies to 
Mitch's wife of 37 years, Melanie Anne, the Russell family, and the 
community of Arcadia.

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