[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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   PAYING TRIBUTE TO MILTON TURNER WRIGHT, JR., RETIRED TEXAS SHERIFF

  (Mr. NEHLS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. NEHLS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Milton Turner 
Wright, Jr., a former Texas Ranger and retired sheriff of Fort Bend 
County, Texas, who passed away on March 5, 2026.
  Sheriff Wright was a true example of a public servant. From serving 
honorably in the United States Navy to dedicating his life to law 
enforcement, he always put others before himself. He served as sheriff 
of Fort Bend County, Texas, for four terms, 16 years, making him the 
longest serving sheriff in county history.
  As sheriff, he revolutionized the office by embracing modern 
technologies, specialized divisions, and inmate support programs. 
Earlier this week, Fort Bend County rightfully renamed its detention 
center after Sheriff Wright, ensuring that his legacy will never be 
forgotten.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in praying for his wife of 68 years, 
Marian; family, friends, and loved ones as they mourn the loss of such 
an honorable man.

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