Recognizing the Career of Law Enforcement Officer L.C. ``buckshot'' Smith

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Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the distinguished career of longtime law enforcement Officer L.C. ``Buckshot'' Smith of the Camden Police Department. This week, at 93 years old, Officer Smith will be retiring after over 60 years of invaluable service to the people of Camden, Arkansas.

Officer Smith's dedication to protecting and serving the people of his community goes deeper than just his badge; it's in his heart. His true character has been evident through the relationships he's built within the community he's served for so long. Throughout his record- long career, Officer Smith has treated everyone in Camden with the utmost fairness and respect. He's held the nickname ``Buckshot'' for most of his life, and everyone in Camden knows him as such.

While he will surely be missed by the Camden Police Department, his 60-plus years of service will be remembered forever. Officer Smith is a beloved member of the community, and his legacy will go down in history as one that was built on the Golden Rule to treat others as you would want to be treated.

I'm proud to recognize Officer L.C. ``Buckshot'' Smith for his historic career in law enforcement, and I want to thank him for making such a deep and lasting impact on his community, the 4th District of Arkansas, and our country. I hope his record of service will be an inspiration to all who follow in his footsteps.

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