[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 16, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                        Remembering Fred Abdalla

  Madam President, I would like to remember an Ohio public servant whom 
we lost this year, longtime friend of mine, Jefferson County Sheriff--
Eastern Ohio, along the Pennsylvania-West Virginia line, along the Ohio 
River--Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla.
  He took office in January 1985. He served his community ever since 
for nearly four decades, in his sheriff's car, going up and down the 
river, going to Mingo Junction and Tiltonsville to Steubenville, to 
Wintersville--all over Jefferson County. He served that community.
  His colleagues and his neighbors called him tough but big-hearted. He 
was particularly passionate about solving crimes against children and 
seniors.
  His chief deputy, Susan Bell, worked with Sheriff Abdalla for 32 
years. She said:

       He and I had a lot of cases together. He laughed a lot. . . 
     . We cried a lot. . . . We worked as a team.

  His colleagues at the department posted a moving remembrance of 
Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla. They wrote:

       Although we miss you dearly, we will carry on as you've 
     taught us to do in the face of adversity. One of the last 
     ``working sheriffs,'' you were always involved and answered 
     calls with your staff. You led by example. [You] never 
     ordered a deputy to do something you would not do yourself.

  Our thoughts are with his family, with the people of Jefferson 
County. His passing is a real loss for my State, for all who knew him. 
His dedication to his community will not be forgotten.
  Rest in peace, Fred Abdalla.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Ms. CANTWELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.