[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 191 (Thursday, December 8, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING SHERRIFF MARGARET A. MIMS

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2022

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the long and 
distinguished career of a truly honorable public servant, Fresno County 
Sheriff, Margaret A. Mims.
  Sheriff Mims has been a fixture in the Fresno County community for 
decades, serving as a peace officer for over 25 years. During her 
tenure, she has held the roles of Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, Lieutenant, 
Captain, Assistant Sheriff, and finally Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner, 
a position she has held since 2006.
  Sheriff Mims has led the Fresno County Sheriffs Department with 
distinction and honor for over 15 years and has been recognized by 
numerous organizations, universities, and community groups for her 
leadership. During her time as Sheriff, she has received the 31st 
Assembly District Woman of the Year Award, been named a ``100 Stars for 
100 Years'' by the Fresno City College Centennial Alumna, received the 
Girls Scout's Woman Inspiring Girls Award, and has been named a 
Distinguished Alumni at both Fresno City College and National 
University. These are just some of the many recognitions and awards she 
has received throughout her career and are a true testament to her 
impact on our community.
  I want to personally state how thankful I am for the dedicated 
service of Sheriff Mims. Her courage, leadership, and commitment are 
truly inspiring, and I consider it an honor and a privilege to have 
worked with her and her office for so many years.
  I urge all of my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join 
me in honoring such a distinguished member of our Central Valley 
community, Sheriff Margaret M. Mims.

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