Walberg Invites Police Chief from Lenawee County to Attend State of the Union

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today announced that Cambridge Township Chief of Police Jeff Paterson will be his guest at President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday. Chief Paterson is a lifelong resident of Lenawee County and a graduate of Tecumseh High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he completed two overseas tours and rose to the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, Chief Patterson spent 29 years with the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office before joining the Cambridge Township Police Department in 2015.

"Chief Paterson has dedicated a lifetime to serving our country and community—both in the military and in law enforcement," said Congressman Walberg. "Each day, members of law enforcement work long hours and late nights to keep our communities safe. These officers, like Chief Paterson, are on the front lines of a host of issues, including combating the opioid epidemic that touches every corner of our state. It is an honor to welcome Chief Paterson to our nation's capital and recognize someone whose life mission has been to serve and protect."

Congressman Walberg serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov.