Political Quotes

“if you look in the gallery, you will see a number of students from Spalding County, Georgia. They are part of the Junior Deputy Program, which has brought students to Washington since the 1960s. Leading this delegation is Richard Cantrell, Sheriff of Spalding County. Sheriff Cantrell has not only worked hard to uphold the law in Spalding County, he has also worked to make the county a better place to live by working with the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Junior Deputy Program, and assisting handicapped youth through the American business club. Sheriff Cantrell's father was confined to a wheelchair because of wounds suffered in World War II. Nonetheless, his father played an active role in his son's life. Sheriff Cantrell calls him 'the most significant person in his life.' Mr. Speaker, it is people like Sheriff Cantrell and his father who are true role models for our youth. Sheriff Cantrell is retiring at the end of this year after 30 years in law enforcement. The people of Spaulding County will miss the services of Richard Cantrell as Sheriff, but I am sure he will continue aiding those who need help and serving as a leader for our young people.”