[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 166 (Friday, September 24, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1020]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE COUNTY OF ORLEANS SHERIFF'S WEEK

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                           HON. CHRIS JACOBS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 24, 2021

  Mr. JACOBS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
County of Orleans Sheriff's Week designated this year between September 
19th through September 25th.
  The Orleans County Sheriff's Department, led by Sheriff Christopher 
Bourke, has an extensive history of honorably serving the people of 
Orleans County. The Department conducts itself with the utmost 
professionalism and demonstrates integrity, honor, and courage daily.
  Just in the past year, we have seen countless examples of heroism. 
Last November Sheriff's investigator Kevin Colonna went above and 
beyond the call of duty and used an Automated External Defibrillator 
(AED) to revive an elderly man who had become non-responsive.
  Similarly, Undersheriff Mike Mele took incredible action last 
December when a driver lost control of their vehicle on slick roads and 
crossed into his lane. Undersheriff Mele quickly turned to avoid the 
car and careened off the road seriously injuring himself in the 
process. His selfless actions undoubtedly saved the life of the other 
driver.
  These are just two of the countless examples where members of the 
Orleans County Sheriff's Department have gone above and beyond the call 
of duty and acted selflessly to protect the people of Orleans County. 
They patrol the streets, operate a safe and secure jail, patrol the 
waterways, and provide resources to local schools--among many other 
duties.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to represent such a distinguished 
department and the fine men and women who oversee its operations. Our 
Orleans County Sheriff's Department and all our brave law enforcement 
officers deserve our utmost respect and gratitude for their service.

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