[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 24, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S72-S73]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO DAVID HUDSON

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Sebastian 
County Judge David Hudson who recently retired after nearly five 
decades of service to the county and its citizens.
  Judge Hudson grew up in Fort Smith. I have been blessed to know him 
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our days at Darby Junior High School and he has been a dear friend ever 
since. He earned his bachelor and master's degrees from the University 
of Arkansas and started working for Sebastian County in 1976 as an 
administrative assistant. Two decades later, he was elected to his 
first term as the Sebastian County judge.
  Judge Hudson spent his career improving the financial management of 
the county while continuing to implement critical projects. Without 
raising taxes, he led the renovation of the county courthouse, an 
expansion of the county jail, and construction of a new courts 
building, waterpark, and EMS facility, all of which have greatly served 
the county and its residents.
  He was also a champion for the creation of the State's first crisis 
stabilization unit, which I had the privilege of visiting with Judge 
Hudson. He worked closely with law enforcement, prosecutors, and mental 
health professionals to see the completion of this project to provide 
an alternative to jail and emergency rooms for people experiencing a 
mental health crisis. Throughout his career, he has been a champion for 
law enforcement, the court system, and our first responders, and I 
appreciate his dedication to solving these important issues.
  Judge Hudson distinguished himself as an advocate for the community 
and a champion of the people who call the region home. Before being 
elected as county judge, he managed the Sebastian County Emergency 
Medical Services for 15 years. He also served in a number of roles 
including as an educator at the former Westark Community College, as 
well as an active member and leader of numerous civic organizations and 
State and local boards and commissions.
  I congratulate Judge David Hudson for his outstanding work and years 
of service to Sebastian County. I appreciate his friendship and 
excellent leadership which has resulted in improvement and growth 
throughout the county. I wish him all the best in his 
retirement.

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