[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 83 (Monday, June 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1246]
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    TROOPER CHARLES PULVER RETIRES AFTER 31 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE 
                         COLORADO STATE PATROL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor Trooper Charles Pulver who, after 31 years in the Colorado State 
Patrol, has announced his retirement. In recognition of his service and 
dedication to the citizens of Colorado, I would like to take a moment 
to pay tribute to Trooper Pulver.
  After graduating from Central High School in Pueblo in 1960, Pulver 
went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964. In 
1968, Pulver received his first assignment to serve the citizens of 
Golden, Colorado. He was transferred to Idaho Springs where he served 
from 1972 until 1980 when he returned home to serve the community of 
Pueblo.
  Throughout his 31 years of service, Chuck has undoubtedly witnessed a 
great deal, yet one thing has remained the same, Chuck's dedication to 
the citizens of Colorado, and his high moral standards. In 1974, 
Trooper Pulver was awarded the Red Cross Life Saving awards for 
performing CPR on a heart attack victim until further medical help 
arrived on the scene. Named Officer of the Year several times by the 
Optimist Club, Chuck was most recently nominated in 1998 for his 
outstanding dedication to duty. He has been recognized numerous times 
for his efforts in DUI enforcement, as a drug expert, and safety belt 
compliance by the Colorado State Patrol.
  Today, as Trooper Pulver embarks on a new era in his life, I would 
like to offer my gratitude for his years of service. It is clear that 
Pueblo, Colorado has benefited greatly from the hard work and honest 
endeavors of Mr. Pulver. On behalf of all of Colorado, I would like to 
say thank you to Trooper Charles Pulver and wish him all the best as he 
begins his much deserved retirement.

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