[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 70 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E428]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF DEPUTY JAMES NELSON BAILEY RECEIVING THE 2021 
                   ROBERT JACKSON EURY MEMORIAL AWARD

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2022

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Deputy James 
Nelson Bailey on receiving the 2021 Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award.
  Chief Bailey began his career with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's 
Office in 1995. He worked in the Detention Center for two years before 
becoming a member of the Patrol division in 1997. It was not long 
before his expertise and quick success led him to be promoted to Patrol 
Sergeant in 2002 and Patrol Lieutenant in 2006. After twelve years of 
dedicated service as Patrol Lieutenant, he was appointed Chief Deputy 
in 2018. Chief Bailey is a certified polygraph examiner having 
graduated from the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center and Polygraph 
Institute. He also received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice 
Administration from Western Carolina University and a master's degree 
in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University.
  Chief Bailey's hard work and staunch work ethic have long promoted 
service of the highest quality to further assist the Cabarrus County 
Sheriff's Office benefit all in our community. In addition to such 
dedicated service, he is an active member of his community outside of 
his role as Chief Deputy. He is the Past Master and current Secretary 
of Allen-Graham Masonic Lodge No. 695 in Kannapolis, NC. He is also a 
member of both the Oasis Shrine and Cabarrus Shrine Clubs where he held 
the position of Treasurer. Chief Bailey is married and has two children 
and five grandchildren.
  The Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award is presented in memory of 
Robert Jackson Eury, a man who lost his life in the line of duty while 
serving as a Cabarrus County law enforcement officer. This award keeps 
Mr. Eury's legacy alive through officers who share his same admirable 
and commendable spirit in Cabarrus County. Chief Bailey fits the mold 
of esteemed law enforcement officers in our community set by Robert 
Eury.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Chief Deputy 
James Nelson Bailey for receiving the 2021 Robert Jackson Eury Memorial 
Award. We all wish him well as he continues to make a positive impact 
in our community.

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