[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E417]
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                    HONORING DEPUTY GALINA CLAUSSEN

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                           HON. CHUCK EDWARDS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2025

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of 
Deputy Galina Claussen of the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
  Deputy Claussen was assigned to the Special Operations Division of 
the Clay County Sheriff's Office which is specifically responsible for 
civil process service, courtroom security, evidence room management, 
and animal control. Deputy Claussen assumed the direct management and 
development of the animal control program, which had just been given to 
the Sheriff's Office by the Clay County Commissioners.
  Through her hard work and dedication, Deputy Claussen made the animal 
control program a great success. Deputy Claussen is very respected 
among her animal control partners with the Health Department, 
Veterinarian Kayla Lawlor, fellow Deputies, and the public who make 
reports of concern. In addition to Deputy Claussen's skills and 
abilities that serve the citizens of Clay County so very well, her 
professionalism, integrity, and positive attitude foster camaraderie 
among her peers.
  Deputy Claussen has earned the respect of her fellow officers and 
that of every member of the Sheriff's Office Command Staff.
  On behalf of all of Western North Carolina, I would like to take a 
moment to thank Deputy Claussen for her dedication and service to her 
community.

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