[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 206 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1233-E1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SHERIFF CULLEN TALTON

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                           HON. AUSTIN SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2023

  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the career of a devoted patriot and civil servant in Houston County, 
Georgia, Sheriff Cullen Talton.
  Mr. Talton's dedicated career in law enforcement has spanned over 
five decades,

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making him the longest-serving sheriff in the history of the State of 
Georgia. Born in 1932 in Bonaire, Georgia, Mr. Talton was a Houston 
County commissioner and a dairy farmer before being elected sheriff in 
1972.
  When he first took office, Mr, Talton was responsible for a 
department of just 28 employees, which has grown to over 300 today. 
Additionally, Houston County had a population of 63,000 in 1972 and now 
boasts over 170,000 residents, which Mr. Talton has selflessly 
dedicated his career to protecting and serving. He is a shining example 
for all law enforcement officers to aspire to.
  Family and friends describe Sheriff Talton as a ``role model,'' a 
``servant,'' and a ``peacekeeper.'' He has embodied the meaning of each 
of these words to their fullest during his time as Sheriff of Houston 
County. I wish Mr. Talton a long and healthy retirement, surrounded by 
the family and friends he has served tirelessly throughout his esteemed 
career.
  I would like to thank Sheriff Talton for his years of service to our 
community and our country. It is an honor to represent such outstanding 
constituents like him in the Eighth Congressional District of Georgia.

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