[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                     HONORING SHERIFF JANIS MANGUM

  (Mr. CLYDE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLYDE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize retired Jackson 
County Sheriff Janis Mangum as the very first Special Georgian of the 
Ninth. This award highlights those who make a real difference in north 
Georgia, and Janis has done just that.
  For nearly four decades, Janis dedicated her life to law enforcement, 
starting as a radio operator in 1985, serving 19 years as a criminal 
investigator, and then leading as Jackson County Sheriff for 12 years. 
Janis rightfully earned the Georgia Sheriffs' Association's 2023 
Sheriff of the Year award, and she recently retired in December after 
39 remarkable years of dedicated service.
  Her impact extends beyond the Peach State, as she has also done 
inspiring work to help North Carolinians recover from the devastating 
destruction of Hurricane Helene.
  The Ninth District is blessed to have heroes like Janis Mangum who 
continuously display a true servant's heart.
  I thank Janis for her service and unwavering dedication to our North 
Georgia community. She is truly a Special Georgian of the Ninth.
  In her retirement, may the Lord give her fair winds and following 
seas.

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