[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E619]
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                   TRIBUTE HONORING OFFICER DON WYBLE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor Salida patrolman, Don Wyble. On March 20, Don was named ``Police 
Officer of the Year'' for the 11th Judicial District for his 
outstanding work as a police officer during the past year. Don is the 
second Salida Police Officer to be recognized as the ``Officer of the 
Year.''
  According to Salida Police Chief, Darwin Hibbs, Don was nominated for 
his work both on and off duty. Don serves as the chairman of the 
Chaffee County Adult Protection Team, which discusses the needs of 
elderly citizens and then attempts to provide services. He also serves 
as the police department's liaison with Triad, a group dedicated to 
protecting the public from large scale scams. ``I think Don represents 
our department well. He has a tremendous work ethic and has always done 
a tremendous job,'' said Hibbs in a recent article from the Mountain 
Mail.
  Don began his work with the police department as a reserve in 1980. 
In 1988 he was upgraded to full-time code enforcement, and then in the 
spring of 1990, Don was promoted to patrolman. ``I have to be proud of 
the opportunity to represent Salida. This award is for all of the 
department, not just me. It takes all of us to get the job done.''
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I ask that we take this 
opportunity to thank Don for his service to the community of Salida, 
Colorado. I know that Don will continue to protect and serve his 
community for years to come.
  Don, your community, state and nation are proud of you!

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