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RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT DALE EDWARDS
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HON. RALPH NORMAN
of south carolina
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding service of Lieutenant Dale Edwards, a beloved community leader and police officer in York, South Carolina.
Lt. Edwards has dedicated over two decades of his life to serving our community. As York's community officer, Lt. Edwards is responsible for attending local events, organizing the Thanksgiving and Christmas meal drives and holiday gift drive, and training other officers. He has spent his career forging meaningful relationships with our community. As a testament to his commitment to service, Lt. Edwards has celebrated numerous Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays by handing out $100 bills and turkeys to needy community members from his patrol car. He also regularly volunteers at Tender Hearts and works with local volunteers to collect donations for gifts, toys, and clothes to distribute.
Lt. Edwards consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty. ln September of 2021, Lt. Edwards helped save the life of a fellow community member. During a morning service at Liberty Church, Glenn Raybon collapsed and suffered sudden cardiac arrest. Two registered nurses, Kelly Stewart and Reeanna Hinkle, jumped into action and began administering CPR. Lt. Edwards retrieved the automated external defibrillator and courageously delivered a shock to Mr. Raybon, who was able to begin breathing on his own and regained a palpable pulse. Mr. Raybon made a full recovery and was back in church three weeks later.
More recently, Lt. Edwards and his wife Robin organized a welcome home parade for a young woman named Maggie who left the hospital after a lengthy battle with COVID-19. On short notice, Lt. Edwards assembled a fire truck, three police cars, and more than twenty vehicles of community members to ride by and see Maggie's smiling face. The parade was a deeply moving experience for everyone involved.
These stories are not outliers for a day in the life of Lt. Edwards. His sense of service and selflessness is above reproach, leading him to earn the respect of law enforcement and citizens all over the state. In the words of Mayor Mike Fuesser, Lt. Edwards ``is a true asset to the force and community.'' Others have described Lt. Edwards as a ``miracle from the Lord.'' His career is a testament to all the good our men and women in blue do for our cities. On behalf of the 5th District of South Carolina, I thank Lt. Edwards for his continued sacrifice and service. York is truly blessed to have him as a community guardian.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 196
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