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Floor SpeechCeremonial2024-12-20

CELEBRATING SHERIFF STEVE KEMPKER'S RETIREMENT

Bill Huizenga
Bill Huizenga
RMI-4 · Representative
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On 2024-12-20, Representative Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING SHERIFF STEVE KEMPKER'S RETIREMENT" in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered crime and justice.

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CELEBRATING SHERIFF STEVE KEMPKER'S RETIREMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1323] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING SHERIFF STEVE KEMPKER'S RETIREMENT ______ HON. BILL HUIZENGA of michigan in the house of representatives Friday, December 20, 2024 Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Sheriff Steve Kempker on his retirement following 44 years of outstanding service to Ottawa County. Sheriff Kempker has been a sworn officer of the law for over four decades, protecting the citizens of West Michigan, and I thank him for his courageous service in the line of duty. Sheriff Kempker began his law enforcement career in 1980 with the City of Holland Police Department before joining the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office in 1989. Throughout his career, Sheriff Kempker served the county in a variety of roles, including Road Patrol Sergeant, Operations & Services Lieutenant, Captain, and Undersheriff. In 2016, Steve Kempker was elected as the 33rd Sheriff of Ottawa County. In addition to his storied career as an officer, Sheriff Kempker has been a part of several law enforcement organizations and was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder and reappointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the State of Michigan Mental Health Diversion Council. He also served on the Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Board under the President's Office of Drug Control and Policy. Sheriff Kempker has been an outstanding public servant for the people of Ottawa County for over 40 years. I am honored to call Steve a friend and wish him the best in his well-earned retirement. His impact on our community will never be forgotten. Mr. Speaker, please join me in commending Sheriff Steve Kempker for his decades of exceptional service to Ottawa County. I wish him the best as he enjoys his well-deserved retrrement. ____________________
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