[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 126 (Thursday, July 28, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H7263-H7264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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               HONORING THE SERVICE OF SHERIFF GRADY JUDD

  (Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, this past week, my 
sheriff and friend, Grady Judd, celebrated 50 years of service with the 
Polk County Sheriff's Department. Belovedly known as ``America's 
Sheriff,'' Grady is renowned for his plain-spoken style and relentless 
commitment to the rule of law. People from all over the world tune into 
his live-streamed press conferences to hear his Gradyisms, such as, 
``You can't fix stupid, but you can arrest it.''
  Grady joined the department in 1972, at the age of 18. He rose 
quickly through the ranks and has served as sheriff since 2004. He has 
been approached many times throughout his career for running for higher 
office but has always responded, Why in the world would I want to do 
that? I have the best job in the world already.
  His half century of service is just one example of how seriously he 
takes his commitments. Less than 1 month after joining the department 
all those years ago, he married his sweetheart, Marisa. They will 
celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 16; and are the 
proud parents of 2 sons and 13 grandchildren.
  Thank you, Sheriff, for all you do to keep our community safe and for 
being such a good and decent man.

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