Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the life and service of Captain Mark Elam of the Putnam County Department of Corrections. Captain Elam served in the Putman County Sheriff's Office for nearly 20 years and, in that time, proved himself to be a hardworking servant. Before joining the sheriff's office, Mark served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. But the role that he excelled at the most was as a family man. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Lachrisha, for 15 years and a father to two children. Before Captain Elam's death last week, Mark and his wife were in the process of adopting five siblings. He had a servant's heart and so much compassion to give. His loss leaves a hole in the Putnam County law enforcement community, but his memory will live on in the work and good deeds he did in life. I want to extend my condolences to his wife, children, and the entire Putnam County Sheriff's Office in their enormous loss. God bless Captain Elam and his family. You've got the watch. {time} 1215 Honoring Gilchrist County Sheriff's Sergeant Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey”