[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 94 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING STAFF SERGEANT JJ ARDIS

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2021

  Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Staff Sergeant 
JJ Ardis for his heroic actions and outstanding service.
  As a Deputy Sheriff in Sumter County, he is a former recipient of the 
Deputy of the Year Award and two Deputy of the Month Awards. Staff 
Sergeant Ardis received his most recent award after seizing cocaine, 
cash, and weapons from a convicted felon who was assaulting his child's 
mother.
  On a separate occasion, Staff Sergeant Ardis arrived on the scene of 
another deputy's domestic violence call. The suspect, gun in hand, 
carelessly fired shots into the air while threatening to kill herself. 
As additional deputies arrived, she struck her house while her children 
were inside. Staff Sergeant Ardis played a significant role in 
convincing the woman to drop her weapon. The children remained safe, a 
potential suicide was averted, and the suspect was taken into custody. 
Miraculously, none of the deputies had to discharge their own weapons 
on that call.
  Law enforcement officers risk their lives each day to protect 
precious life and property. Men and women in uniform at the local, 
State, and Federal levels are essential in safeguarding our communities 
and deserve to be thanked for their great sacrifice. For years, Staff 
Sergeant Ardis has put his own life on the line to keep others safe. It 
is an honor to recognize his valiant efforts and know that his 
substantial contribution to law enforcement has not gone unnoticed. On 
behalf of the citizens of the 5th Congressional District of South 
Carolina, I commend Staff Sergeant JJ Ardis for his brave and humble 
service.

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