[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16536]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING SHERIFF DWIGHT E. RADCLIFF

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2012

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sheriff Dwight E. 
Radcliff on the celebration of his retirement and for his outstanding 
years of service to Pickaway County and the state of Ohio.
  It is an honor to congratulate Sheriff Radcliff on this momentous 
occasion as the longest-serving sheriff in the United States of 
America. Serving as Pickaway County Sheriff since 1965, Radcliff has 
been committed to the citizens of Pickaway County by protecting life 
and property, preventing and solving crime and responding to all 
requests for assistance.
  Following in his father's footsteps, Radcliff became the second 
Radcliff to be sheriff for Pickaway County and the family name has held 
the position for 66 of the past 70 years. Over the past several 
decades, Radcliff has had trying and memorable moments--living in the 
county jail with his family to apprehending the rarest of criminals. 
Because of his great dedication and reputation for law enforcement, 
Pickaway County is also referred to as ``Putaway Pickaway'' by local 
and state-wide residents.
  Beyond his commitment to public service, Radcliff is the husband of 
51 years to Betty, the father of 3 and grandfather of 8.
  Thus, I join the people of Ohio's Seventh Congressional District in 
congratulating and honoring Sheriff Dwight E. Radcliff for his many 
years of dedication and exemplary service to Pickaway County and the 
state of Ohio, and extend best wishes to he and his family for much 
success in the future.

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