[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 186 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING FORMER VIRGINIA BEACH SHERIFF KEN STOLLE

  (Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Virginia 
Beach Sheriff Ken Stolle, who recently retired after an incredibly 
successful 43-year career in public service.
  During his 13-year tenure as sheriff, Ken Stolle brought about 
numerous positive changes for our local law enforcement officers and 
our community, including creating a successful transition program for 
inmates at the end of their sentences, implementing body cameras for 
all Virginia Beach sheriff's deputies, and establishing successful 
mental health programs for those serving time in the prison system.
  Stolle was often quoted as saying he ran the largest mental health 
facility in Hampton Roads, and his emphasis on this issue led to 
policies that have been a blueprint for agencies across the country.
  Before serving as sheriff of Virginia Beach, Ken worked for the 
Virginia Beach Police Department, practiced law in Hampton Roads, 
represented Virginia Beach in the Virginia State Senate, and served our 
great Nation as a United States Navy reservist.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Sheriff Stolle for his many years of service to 
our community, our Commonwealth, and our country. We wish him the best 
of luck in retirement.

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