[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 86 (Monday, May 22, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2465-H2466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY 
                          SHERIFF JOHN INGRAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
North Carolina (Mr. Rouzer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and service 
of Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram, who recently retired from his 
long and distinguished tenure in law enforcement.
  A proud native of Brunswick County, Sheriff Ingram dedicated his life 
to his community by joining the Brunswick County Sheriff's Department 
in 1991. Starting as a patrol deputy, he quickly rose through the ranks 
and served in many different capacities, including in the warrant and 
detective divisions, and then became lieutenant in the narcotics 
division and commander of the department's SWAT team.
  Mr. Ingram later joined the Columbus County Sheriff's Office, where 
he was named chief deputy before returning to Brunswick County in the 
same role. Shortly thereafter, he was appointed Brunswick County 
Sheriff, earning reelection to the post in each and every election 
since.
  During his tenure leading the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, he 
expanded the department to accommodate the fastest growing county in 
the State. He increased recruitment efforts and brought in additional 
911 telecommunicators and detention officers to increase safety.

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  He also offered a variety of community programs to further the 
sheriff's office mission to enhance public safety and education and 
promote community-based relationships between law enforcement and the 
public, including his support for establishing drug courts where those 
battling addiction could be better treated and not only treated but 
provided with a path to recovery.
  To facilitate these missions, he created the Sheriff's Citizens' 
Academy along with the Sheriff's Volunteer Program. He also launched 
the Anchor Initiative Program in 2018 to help those suffering from 
addiction start their recovery, providing hope for those suffering from 
their addictions and breaking the typical continual cycle of continued 
drug use and crime.
  Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Ingram has been recognized 
for his leadership on all these fronts. He was elected to the board of 
directors for the National Sheriffs' Association and served as 
president of the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association from 2019 to 
2020.
  Most recently, he was awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf 
Pine, a recognition considered North Carolina's highest civilian honor.
  It is an honor to recognize a friend who is a no-nonsense individual 
with such a sense of duty, integrity, and distinguished service to the 
people of Brunswick County.
  On behalf of the citizens of North Carolina's Seventh Congressional 
District, I congratulate and extend my sincere gratitude to Sheriff 
Ingram for his extraordinary service and commitment to protecting our 
communities.
  May God continue to bless him, his family, and the Brunswick County 
Sheriff's Office. I am proud to call him my friend.

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