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HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF, ``BOE'' FONTAINE
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HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN
of arkansas
in the house of representatives
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Former Jefferson County Sheriff Edward Lewis ``Boe'' Fontaine. Sheriff Fontaine passed away on Sunday, January 17 following a battle with COVID-19, leaving behind a county and Fourth District which mourns the loss of a friend, a helper, and a true servant leader.
Beginning his law enforcement career as a deputy sheriff assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division in 1980, he was later elected as the 30th Jefferson County Sheriff, serving two terms from 1999 to 2006. Appointed by then Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in 2001, Sheriff Fontaine served as a Commissioner on the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST). Prior to his service at home, Sheriff Fontaine served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a gunnery sergeant. For his heroism in action, he became one of the most decorated Arkansan service members in history. Most notable of those awards include four Purple Hearts, the Silver Star, and the Bronze Star with a combat ``V.''
In addition to his life of leadership in the military and in local law enforcement, Sheriff Fontaine was known as a family man and valuable member of the community, along with his wife of 60 years, Maye Winston Fontaine. Together, they raised a daughter, Kim, and worshipped as members of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church.
I take this time today to honor the life of service exemplified by Sheriff ``Boe'' Fontaine. I thank him and his family for their dedication to our fellow citizens and our beloved Fourth District.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 31
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