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HONORING THE LIFE OF JOSEPH ALLEN BREAUX, JR.
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HON. BRIAN BABIN
of texas
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Lumberton Police Department Officer, Lieutenant Joseph Allen
``Joey'' Breaux, Jr. Lieutenant Breaux passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, after a long journey with cancer.
The oldest of three children, Lieutenant Breaux was born to parents Joseph and Helen Breaux on August 8, 1968, in Silsbee, Texas. Like his brother, Steven, and sister, Julie, Lieutenant Breaux was a graduate of Lumberton High School. He was a kicker for their high school football team and held a record for his 51-yard field goal for many years.
Lieutenant Breaux began his law enforcement career in 1989 as a dispatcher in Silsbee, Texas. In 1990, he graduated from the Lamar University Regional Police Academy. Two years later, Lieutenant Breaux joined the Lumberton Police Department where, unknowingly at the time, he would serve the surrounding community with love and tireless devotion for the next 29 years as a patrolman, investigator, and criminal justice teacher. As a beloved member of the law enforcement community, he will be remembered for his friendship and mentorship to fellow officers, his kindness and compassion to those he encountered while on patrol, and his outstanding moral character.
Lieutenant Breaux met his wonderful wife, Molly, in 1988. Love flourished, and the couple were married in 1990. He and Molly share two daughters together, Harley and Kaylee. Over the years, he never missed an opportunity to cherish and spoil them.
Madam Speaker, it is my honor to acknowledge the life of Lieutenant Joseph Allen ``Joey'' Breaux, Jr. and his 32 years of law enforcement service. My heartfelt prayers remain with his family and friends during this difficult time.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 215
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