[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5928]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF DON MONTAGUE

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the important 
achievements of Hays County Sheriff Don Montague, of my Congressional 
District.
  Don Montague was elected Hays County Sheriff in 1996, and was re-
elected in 2000. As a fourth generation Hays County resident, he began 
his law enforcement career in 1967 when he joined the Highway Patrol 
and he rose quickly through the ranks of Hays Counties finest. He has 
served prior posts as a Patrol Officer, Field Deputy, Sergeant, 
Lieutenant, and Captain. Sheriff Montague was instrumental in forming 
and commanding the Hays County Drug Task Force.
  Under Sheriff Montague's administration, the sheriff's department has 
evolved into a thriving, highly successful, and professional 
organization with unprecedented personnel and equipment growth. He 
currently holds a Master Proficiency Certificate and Instructors 
License with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards 
and Education.
  Sheriff Montague is a man who believes in the value of community 
involvement and intervention. He is a past director of the Sheriffs 
Association of Texas, a past President of the Texas Capital Area Law 
Enforcement Association, a past President Hays County Criminal Justice 
Association, a member of the Texas Crime Prevention Association, and 
member of the Texas Narcotics Officers Association. Don Montague is an 
example of proactive law enforcement in our communities.
  Along with his many contributions to the people of Hays County, 
Sheriff Don Montague has been married to his lovely wife, Harpie, for 
36 years and has 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, Sheriff Montague has enriched the community with his 
vision and I am proud to have this opportunity to thank him.

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