[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING DISTINGUISHED SHERIFFS OF GEORGIA'S 10TH DISTRICT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Collins) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during this National Police 
Week to honor four Georgia sheriffs. Sheriffs Janis Mangum, Melvin 
Andrews, Robert Markley, and Joe Chapman are each distinguished 
officers from Georgia's 10th District, who, after a career of serving 
others, are retiring later this year.
  Our law enforcement officers and first responders risk their lives 
every time they don their uniforms.
  Mr. Speaker, in a time of the defund the police movement out there 
from the left, it is more important than ever that we back our men and 
women in blue.

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  Mr. Speaker, I join millions of Americans out there in expressing my 
gratitude to every law enforcement officer during this National Police 
Week for their service, dedication, and courage. I also thank Sheriffs 
Mangum, Andrews, Markley, and Chapman on behalf of Georgia's 10th 
District.

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