[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5643]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DUFFY SUTTON

  Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and pay 
tribute to Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement Officer Duffy Sutton for 
receiving the Jason Cammack Officer of the Year Award. Officer Sutton's 
commitment, dedication, and devotion to service have earned him this 
award. The award is named after Jason Cammack who was a good friend of 
Duffy Sutton. Jason died during 2000 while in pursuit of a vehicle in 
Midway, KY.
  As a Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement Officer, Sutton has, throughout the 
past 4 years, written 1,203 citations, issued 242 warnings, conducted 
508 safety inspections, opened 29 cases, secured six DUI's and totaled 
60 arrests. For 3 consecutive years, he has won the Buckle Up Kentucky 
Enforcement Award. Officer Sutton began his career in 1988 as a weigh-
station inspector where he has progressed to becoming a vehicle 
enforcement officer serving 7 southeastern Kentucky counties.
  Officer Sutton has also contributed to fighting the war on drugs. To 
his credit, one of the largest drug busts in Kentucky history took 
place in 1997 after pulling over a tractor-trailer carrying 839 pounds 
of marijuana. In a later arrest, Officer Sutton was responsible for 
seizing 51 pounds of marijuana.
  The example set by Officer Sutton should be recognized by law 
enforcement officers throughout Kentucky. Fighting the war on drugs, 
securing our homeland, and ensuring that Kentucky roads and highways 
are as safe as possible depend on law enforcement officers with the 
caliber of Duffy Sutton. His demonstration of public service on and off 
duty provide a model example for citizens throughout Kentucky and 
across America.

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