[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7621]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF MICHAEL ``MIKE'' SCROGGINS

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2015

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Sheriff Michael ``Mike'' Scroggins, a devoted civil servant and 
longtime political leader in Delaware County.
  Mike is a lifelong Hoosier and leaves behind a legacy of public 
service in our state. After nearly 30 years as a police officer, 
including 11 years as a Uniform Division Commander, he ran successfully 
for Delaware County Sheriff in both 2010 and 2014. He is also a proud 
graduate of the respected FBI National Academy.
  He devoted his entire adult life to protecting and bettering his 
community and for that he will always be remembered. Sheriff Scroggins 
was a member of Whitney Lodge #229, the Indiana Sheriff's Association, 
and the Mt. Olive Community Church. He was also actively involved with 
the Delaware County Council, making public appearances regularly to 
advocate for his officers and his department. In his free time, Mike 
enjoyed fishing trips and spending time with his family.
  Today, it is my privilege to honor the life of Mike Scroggins. My 
thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family, and may God comfort those 
left behind with his peace and strength.

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