[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      TRIBUTE TO DENNIS KOTTMEIER

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of Dennis 
Kottmeier, district attorney for the County of San Bernardino, CA. 
Dennis will be retiring as he concludes 25 years of service to the 
office of the district attorney and will be recognized for his service 
at an event in his honor on December 15.
  Dennis Kottmeier graduated from the University of Redlands with a BA 
in 1966 and graduated from the Hastings School of Law, passed the 
California State Bar, and the U.S. Bar in 1969. At that time, he began 
his work for the district attorney's office and has over the years 
worked diligently as a litigator trying over 40 murder and high-
visibility felon trials and 12 death penalty trials. He has also 
effectively initiated law enforcement and educational programs in the 
areas of gang violence, crimes against children, auto insurance fraud, 
worker's compensation fraud, and many others. Each of these programs 
have proven effective and have worked for the betterment of the 
citizens of our community.
  Dennis has also been actively involved in numerous law enforcement, 
civic, and community-based organizations including the California 
District Attorney's Association, the San Bernardino County Community 
Against Drugs, the San Bernardino County Children's Network Policy 
Council, the San Bernardino County Gang and Drug Task Force, the 
Citizen's War on Crime, We Tip, the Inland Empire Symphony board of 
directors, the Inland Empire Council of Boy Scouts, and others.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, and the many 
friends of Dennis Kottmeier in recognizing his remarkable work and 
selfless contributions to our community. Dennis is happily married to 
his lovely wife, Jacque, and blessed with four children--Sean, Sasha, 
Shyla, and Shaney. For over 25 years, Dennis Kottmeier has touched the 
lives of many people in our community and it is only fitting that the 
House recognize them today.

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