September 18, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 150 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               REMEMBERING UNDERSHERIFF STEPHEN B. McLOUD

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2019

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of 
Undersheriff Stephen B. McLoud, a loving husband, father, and 
grandfather, and a devoted public servant, who passed away on August 
29, 2019. For nearly 25 years, Undersheriff McLoud worked in law 
enforcement, selflessly dedicating his life to service of those in our 
community and nation.
  A lifelong member of the Central New York community, Undersheriff 
McLoud graduated from Weedsport Central High School and from Cayuga 
Community College with an associate degree in criminal justice. After 
college, Undersheriff McLoud became the first full-time police officer 
for the Village of Weedsport. In 1983, Undersheriff McLoud joined the 
Cayuga County Sheriffs Office, starting as a patrol deputy. From there, 
Undersheriff McLoud was promoted to investigator in 1991 and again to 
Undersheriff in 2003. He held this position until retiring in 2006.
  Along with Undersheriff McLoud's work in law enforcement, he was also 
a 35-year member of the Weedsport Volunteer Fire Department. 
Additionally, he served with the Finger Lakes Drug Task Force and as a 
Cayuga County Fire Investigator.
  Following the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 
Undersheriff McLoud bravely traveled to New York City to assist in 
search and rescue efforts at Ground Zero. Tragically, Undersheriff 
McLoud developed an illness stemming from his work to aid in the 
emergency recovery efforts.
  Outside of his work in public service, Undersheriff McLoud was a 
member of the Weedsport Presbyterian Church, a former member of the 
Brutus Town Board, and owner of Oakland Acres Firewood, a family 
operated firewood and land management company. Undersheriff McLoud was 
also an avid outdoorsman, and a loving family man who cared deeply for 
his wife, children, and grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
honoring the life of Undersheriff Stephen B. McLoud. A lifelong public 
servant and beloved member of our Central New York community, 
Undersheriff McLoud will be dearly missed. I ask my colleagues to keep 
him and his family in mind as we remember the selfless contributions he 
has made to our community and country.

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