[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S4342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF ALAN C. JONES

 Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the 
remarkable career of Sheriff Alan C. Jones, a law enforcement officer 
who has dedicated over 35 years of his life to protecting and serving 
the citizens of Caldwell County.
  His journey in law enforcement began in 1988, following his 
graduation from West Caldwell High School. Since 2007, he has been the 
sheriff of Caldwell County, leading a team of 120 employees who share 
his unwavering commitment to the safety and security of the county's 
residents.
  Throughout his distinguished tenure in law enforcement, Sheriff Jones 
has pioneered community-based policing initiatives and served on 
several law enforcement-related commissions and committees, including 
the North Carolina Sheriffs' Training and Standards Commission and the 
North Carolina Sheriffs' Traumatic Incident Response Team. His 
exceptional service was recognized in 1994 when he was awarded Officer 
of the Year while serving as a police officer for the city of Lenoir. 
During his tenure at the Lenoir Police Department, he became one of the 
youngest officers in North Carolina history to attain the rank of 
lieutenant.
  Since 2019, he has served as secretary of the North Carolina 
Sheriff's Association, where he has generously shared his wealth of 
experience to mentor newly elected sheriffs on how to better serve 
their communities.
  Sheriff Jones' career has been marked by a deep love for public 
service and his community. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to 
Sheriff Jones for his lifelong dedication to law enforcement and wish 
him and his family the very best as he retires and begins this new 
chapter of his life. Sheriff Jones represents the very best of law 
enforcement. North Carolina is proud of him and forever grateful for 
his service.

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