[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 220 (Thursday, December 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1394-E1395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF TIMOTHY B. HOWARD

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                           HON. CHRIS JACOBS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 23, 2021

  Mr. JACOBS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard for a long and dedicated career 
in law enforcement and public service.
  Sheriff Howard's career has spanned over four decades, including 24 
years with the New York State Police, where he reached the rank of 
Staff Inspector, the fourth highest rank in an agency comprised of over 
4,000 employees. In 1998, Sheriff Howard was appointed Erie County 
Undersheriff, and served in that role until he became Sheriff on 
January 1, 2005 due to the resignation of the previous Erie County 
Sheriff. Sheriff Howard was elected for his first full four-year term 
in 2005, and was re-elected in 2009, 2013, and 2017. Sheriff Howard is 
also the longest-serving Erie County Sheriff since 1821, when the post 
was established--a testament to his dedication to serving Erie Country, 
and the positive impact he has had on the county. Sheriff Howard also 
currently serves as the co-chair of Homeland Security Zone 15.
  Sheriff Howard is a true law and order Sheriff, and he has 
demonstrated his heroism and commitment to his community throughout his 
career. Among Sheriff Howard's many notable awards, he has received the 
Superintendent's Unit Citation Award, the Hero's Award of the 100 Club 
of Buffalo, the Erie County Law Enforcement Award, the Judges and 
Police Conference Outstanding Law Enforcement Award, the Attorney 
General's Award, and the Brummer Award, which is highest award given in 
the New York State Police. Sheriff Howard has also received a New York 
State Legislative Proclamation in honor of his work.
  Sheriff Howard graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2000 and 
has a master's degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. In addition 
to his tireless work protecting the community, Sheriff Howard has 
prioritized educating the next generation of law enforcement officers--
teaching at both the New York

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State Police Academy and the Rochester Institute of Technology.
  After a long and remarkable career in law enforcement, Sheriff Howard 
is leaving his post to pursue a new opportunity as the Supervisor of 
the Town of Wales. Words cannot express the debt of gratitude the 
people of Erie County owe to Sheriff Howard for his decades of work 
taking dangerous criminals off the street, rescuing those in danger, 
and improving every community he has touched.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Sheriff Howard on his 
retirement, in thanking him for service, and in honoring the positive 
impact he has had on Erie County.

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