[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12835]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING KEN FURLONG

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today, I wish to congratulate 
Carson City sheriff Ken Furlong on being named the D.A.R.E Law 
Enforcement Executive of the Year. It gives me great pleasure to see 
him receive this prestigious award after years of hard work within the 
local community.
  Sheriff Furlong was born and raised in Carson City. In 1975, he 
graduated from Carson High School and enlisted into the U.S. Air Force 
in 1978. Throughout his service, Sheriff Furlong earned associate 
degrees in political science and criminal justice, as well as a 
bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration. He retired from 
the U.S. Air Force, Office of Special Investigation in 1998 and began 
work with the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Investigations 
Division and Parole Probation. In 2003, he was elected to the Office of 
Sheriff and has continued to serve the local community in this role 
ever since.
  The D.A.R.E Law Enforcement Executive of the Year is awarded each 
year by D.A.R.E America and the Drug Enforcement Agency to recognize 
law enforcement officers who go above and beyond in drug prevention and 
enforcement. Sheriff Furlong reinstated the D.A.R.E Program during his 
first term in office and has consistently worked to improve the 
initiative throughout his tenure, heavily involving local schools and 
the community. He has expanded the program to cover several topics 
pertaining to positive decisions in addition to substance abuse. His 
dedication and commitment to shaping positive futures for Carson City 
students is undeniable. The efforts made by Sheriff Furlong and the 
Carson City Sheriff's Office are truly admirable, standing as an 
example to neighboring communities. Along with the award, Sheriff 
Furlong will receive $1,000 that he has decided to put back towards the 
D.A.R.E America Program.
  I also commend each contributing organization that has made this 
important program possible, including Grocery Outlet, the Emblem Club, 
Northern Nevada Coin, the Elks, the Eagles, and the Downtown Business 
Association, as well as the local schools that have facilitated the 
D.A.R.E Program. Through the help of local funding, students learn 
about peer pressure, resistance strategies, internet use, safety, 
bullying, violence prevention, and the value in making wise choices. 
The Carson City Sheriff's Office provides numerous activities and 
educational opportunities throughout the year to compliment the 
curriculum and further inform students. This initiative is truly a 
reflection of Carson City's strong and dedicated community.
  Throughout his tenure, Sheriff Furlong has demonstrated 
professionalism, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the 
highest standards of the Carson City Sheriff's Department. This program 
could not have achieved its success without Sheriff Furlong's hard 
work. I am honored by his service and am proud to call him a fellow 
Nevadan. Today, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Sheriff Furlong on receiving this award, and I give my deepest 
appreciation for all that he has done to educate our local students on 
these important topics. I offer him my best wishes on the D.A.R.E 
Program and in his role to keep Carson City safe for years to 
come.

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