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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) honored Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Sheriff Cole was recently recognized as the 2021 Sheriff of the Year by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. Video of Rep. Huizenga’s speech as well as a transcript of his remarks are available below. 

Congressman Bill Huizenga

I rise today to honor my friend Sheriff Kim Cole of Mason County in Michigan. He was named the Michigan Sheriff Association’s Sheriff of the Year this past week. This award recognizes the sheriff who has made outstanding contributions to law enforcement and the criminal justice profession, demonstrates exceptional service to their community, and contributes to the betterment of the Michigan’s Sheriff Association.

Kim Cole was first elected in 2012 and is currently serving his third term. He started at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office as a reserve deputy and then was hired by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office as a full time deputy in 1985. He was then promoted to sergeant in 1993.

What is interesting Mr. Speaker, is that Cole’s great-great-grandfather, Henry Cole, served as one of Mason County’s first sheriffs.

Now, Kim will be the first one to tell you that you are only as good as those you surround yourself with and he is extremely proud of all of those he serves with.

Kim leads with integrity, courage, fortitude, and compassion, and has a passion to serve his community.

Kim Cole, I want to say thank you. Mason County is a better place to work, live, and raise a family because of you.