[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Pages 8485-8486]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                          TRIBUTE TO BILLY COX

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to Baxter 
County Sheriff's Deputy Billy Cox, the American Legion Department of 
Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award recipient.
  Deputy Cox has dedicated 13 years to law enforcement and currently 
serves as the Norfork school resource officer. He provides a law 
enforcement presence, but also uses his skills and experiences to help 
students learn and grow in a safe environment through D.A.R.E. and 
other youth safety programs. Having worked as a paramedic for two 
decades, he also teaches CPR to high school students.
  Known as Officer Billy to the students and educators around the 
Norfork School District, Deputy Cox is a positive role model for the 
students. Students rely on him to listen to their problems, and he is 
always patient and willing to listen. Norfork High School Principal 
Bobby Hulse says Deputy Cox means a lot to the students and staff.
  His dedication to law enforcement has earned Deputy Cox 
certifications in drug abuse education and gang resistance education. 
He is a State-certified drug recognition expert.
  The American Legion Department of Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer of

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the Year Award recognizes law enforcement officers who exceed their 
responsibilities in uniform and show a commitment to community service. 
Deputy Cox was nominated for this award by his supervisor, Lt. Ralph 
Bird, because of the huge impact he has had on students and citizens in 
the county.
  Deputy Cox is well-deserving of this recognition. His dedication, 
devotion, and commitment to Baxter County and the Norfork School 
District are apparent every day.
  I offer my congratulations to Deputy Billy Cox for receiving this 
honor and wish him continued success in his law enforcement 
career.

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