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RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF TIMOTHY B. HOWARD
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HON. CHRIS JACOBS
of new york
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Mr. JACOBS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard for a long and dedicated career in law enforcement and public service.
Sheriff Howard's career has spanned over four decades, including 24 years with the New York State Police, where he reached the rank of Staff Inspector, the fourth highest rank in an agency comprised of over 4,000 employees. In 1998, Sheriff Howard was appointed Erie County Undersheriff, and served in that role until he became Sheriff on January 1, 2005 due to the resignation of the previous Erie County Sheriff. Sheriff Howard was elected for his first full four-year term in 2005, and was re-elected in 2009, 2013, and 2017. Sheriff Howard is also the longest-serving Erie County Sheriff since 1821, when the post was established--a testament to his dedication to serving Erie Country, and the positive impact he has had on the county. Sheriff Howard also currently serves as the co-chair of Homeland Security Zone 15.
Sheriff Howard is a true law and order Sheriff, and he has demonstrated his heroism and commitment to his community throughout his career. Among Sheriff Howard's many notable awards, he has received the Superintendent's Unit Citation Award, the Hero's Award of the 100 Club of Buffalo, the Erie County Law Enforcement Award, the Judges and Police Conference Outstanding Law Enforcement Award, the Attorney General's Award, and the Brummer Award, which is highest award given in the New York State Police. Sheriff Howard has also received a New York State Legislative Proclamation in honor of his work.
Sheriff Howard graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2000 and has a master's degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. In addition to his tireless work protecting the community, Sheriff Howard has prioritized educating the next generation of law enforcement officers--
teaching at both the New York State Police Academy and the Rochester Institute of Technology.
After a long and remarkable career in law enforcement, Sheriff Howard is leaving his post to pursue a new opportunity as the Supervisor of the Town of Wales. Words cannot express the debt of gratitude the people of Erie County owe to Sheriff Howard for his decades of work taking dangerous criminals off the street, rescuing those in danger, and improving every community he has touched.
Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Sheriff Howard on his retirement, in thanking him for service, and in honoring the positive impact he has had on Erie County.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 220
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