[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 200 (Thursday, December 22, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1343-E1344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE CLARENCE ``BUD'' ALBRIGHT

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                            HON. JEFF DUNCAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 22, 2022

  Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 
service of the Honorable Clarence ``Bud'' Albright, who served as the 
President and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Nuclear 
Industry Council (USNIC) for the past 3 years. Previously, Bud served 
as the organization's board chair, and he will be retiring at the end 
of this year.
  As a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Bud has had a successful 
and impressive career, giving him broad and extensive experience in the 
energy sector. Prior to his work in energy issues, Bud served in 
several senior government roles. In the energy field, Bud was Vice 
President of Federal Affairs for Texas-based Reliant Energy in the 
Washington, D.C. office. He also served as the former Under Secretary 
of Energy, after being appointed by President Bush and unanimously 
confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
  Bud is a proud husband, father, son, and friend, and his tremendous 
work has not only made the State of South Carolina proud, but the 
entire country. His tireless commitment to public service and providing 
Americans with reliable energy throughout his career is inspirational. 
I am reminded of the verse Colossians 3:23: ``Whatever you do work at 
it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for human 
masters.'' Bud has a servant's heart which was evident in the work he 
produced and relationships he built. I am thankful for Bud's friendship 
and the resource that he has been to me in Congress.
  Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to be able to serve the Third 
District of South Carolina and to honor those who have dedicated their 
life to public service, like Bud. I wish Bud and his family many more 
years of health and happiness.

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          RECOGNIZING MILWAUKEE COUNTY SHERIFF DENITA R. BALL

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 22, 2022

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita R. Ball. Sheriff Denita R. Ball will be 
sworn in as Milwaukee County Sheriff on January 6, 2023. Sheriff Ball 
was elected as the 66th Sheriff of Milwaukee County on Nov. 8, 2022, 
making her the first female sheriff in the history of the Milwaukee 
County Sheriff's Office, and the first African American female sheriff 
in Wisconsin.
  A native of Arkansas, Sheriff Ball holds a bachelor's degree in 
criminal justice from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, a 
master's degree in criminal justice administration from the UW-
Milwaukee, and has a doctorate of philosophy in educational leadership 
from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. Her doctoral 
dissertation is titled ``Lethal Force: A Police Officer's Deadly 
Experience.''
  Sheriff Ball is also a graduate of several prestigious leadership 
programs, including the Department of Homeland Security's Leadership 
Academy (2019), Southern Police Institute Chief Executive Leadership 
Course (2007), the FBI National Academy (2004), the Wisconsin Law 
Enforcement Executive Development Course, which was sponsored by the 
International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Department of 
Justice (1995), and Northwestern University School of Police Staff and 
Command (1994).
  Before being elected, Sheriff Ball had served since 2019 as chief 
deputy sheriff/undersheriff of the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office, 
overseeing the day-to-day operations of the agency. Prior to her 
service with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Ball was a 
high-ranking member of the Milwaukee Police Department and retired at 
the rank of deputy inspector after 25 years of distinguished service.
  While a member of the police department, Sheriff Ball commanded 
Police District Four, the Professional Performance Division (Internal 
Affairs), and the Sensitive Crimes Division. Additionally, Sheriff Ball 
organized, implemented and was the first commander of the Neighborhood 
Task Force, a group of 200 officers from the following units: Street 
Crimes (Gang and Narcotic Officers), Tactical Enforcement (SWAT), 
Motorcycle, Marine Operations (Boats) Canine, and Mounted Patrol and 
supervised their strategic deployment to high crime areas, which 
resulted in double-digit decreases in crime.
  In her role as Milwaukee County Sheriff she will lead nearly 600 
members, including more than 250 deputy sheriffs, 160 correctional 
officers, and hundreds of civilian support and administrative staff who 
are tasked with the safety and security of the 150-plus miles of the 
Milwaukee County freeway system, more than 150 county parks, the 
Milwaukee County Courthouse Complex, extended circuit court system, 
public safety building, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, and 
numerous other county facilities and properties.
  Madam Speaker, for these reasons, I am honored to recognize Milwaukee 
County Sheriff Denita R. Ball and her lifelong service of protecting 
American citizens. I look forward to working with her in her efforts to 
protect the citizens of Milwaukee County.

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