[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 91 (Friday, July 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING OFFICER BRUCE BERRY ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE COLORADO STATE 
                                 PATROL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 13, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege and an honor to have this 
opportunity to pay tribute to State Patrol Trooper Bruce Berry for his 
dedicated service to the Colorado State Patrol for 29 years as he 
celebrates his retirement. Officer Berry has been the embodiment of 
service, support and sacrifice during his time with the Colorado State 
Patrol. He clearly deserves the praise and recognition of this body as 
he and his fellow troopers celebrate his retirement.
  Officer Berry distinguished himself through his exceptional 
leadership and service during his career with the Colorado State 
Patrol. During his career, Officer Berry issued 564,000 speeding 
tickets, logged 620,000 miles, and covered 5,500 accidents. In 1997, 
Officer Berry earned the Governor's Local Hero Award for warning 
children of the possible implications of getting in a car with an 
intoxicated person. Officer Berry always made helping children one of 
his first priorities. In fact, Officer Berry was one of the first 
troopers with the Colorado State Patrol to begin arresting adults on 
suspicion of child abuse.
  After retirement, Officer Berry intends to spend his time fishing and 
with his grandchildren. Officer Berry also has plans to attend Colorado 
Mountain College, where he is an instructor of law enforcement driving 
training, in further pursuit of his bachelor's degree in police 
science.
  As Officer Berry celebrates his retirement, Mr. Speaker, I wanted to 
take this opportunity to say thank you and congratulations on behalf of 
the United States Congress. In every sense, Officer Berry is the 
embodiment of all the best in law enforcement and deserves the praise 
and admiration of us all. My thanks to him for a job well done.

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