[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 103 (Thursday, September 7, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1419]
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                HONORING THE CEDAREDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the Cedaredge Police Department for receiving the Colorado Association 
of Chief of Police Accreditation Award. This award is given to 
Departments that meet lofty and highly selective standards. This 
fitting award was accepted by Marshall Tom Early and Officers 
Archibeque and Beach of the Cedaredge Police Department.
  According to the Chief of Police of Montrose, Colorado, Gary Meecham, 
in a recent article by Leeanna Mewhinney, ``Many people do not know 
what it takes in order to get this honorable award. Over 160 standards 
must be met and out of 300 agencies (police departments) in Colorado, 
only 3 departments on the Western Slope have received this, Cedaredge 
being one of them.'' This statement shows the dedication and hard work 
that is required to receive this distinguished recognition.
  Police officers work very hard and often do not receive the 
recognition they truly deserve. It is with great honor that I 
congratulate the officers of Cedaredge Colorado for not only their 
recent award, but also their continued efforts to keep Western Colorado 
a safe environment for all its citizens.
  As a former police officer, I am grateful for their service to our 
community, state and nation.
  Congratulations!

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