[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 69 (Friday, April 19, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   REMEMBERING DEPUTY JERMYIUS YOUNG

 Mr. TUBERVILLE. Mr. President, on April 5, Alabama lost 
Montgomery County Sheriff Deputy Jermyius Young to injuries sustained 
in a duty-related car crash. Deputy Young began working as a 
correctional officer at the Montgomery County Jail at the age of 18 
while waiting to turn 21, the age required to attend the police 
academy. He joined the police academy as soon as he could and then 
became a sheriff's deputy for the county. He also served as a 
specialist with the U.S. Army Reserves 206th Transport Company out of 
Opelika.
  Nicknamed ``Smiley'' by his parents for his positive demeanor, which 
was always accompanied by a huge smile, Deputy Young was an inspiration 
to everyone around him. Whether on or off the clock, he continually 
sought ways to help his community. He specifically invested his time 
volunteering with young people who aspired to be in law enforcement, 
like him.
  ``Deputy Young was a role model, not just for other deputies, but for 
me, as well. He was a fine law enforcement officer. He was loyal, 
unselfish, efficient, and he always came to work with a smile on his 
face. He came in wanting to make a difference. He was dedicated to the 
community and dedicated to making a difference,'' said Montgomery 
County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham.
  There is no doubt that in Deputy Young's 21 years of life, he made a 
difference--in his community and in our State. Alabama mourns the loss 
of Deputy Young, but we also celebrate the legacy of courage and 
selflessness that he established. I join Alabamians in expressing our 
deepest gratitude for his courageous service.

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