[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 130 (Tuesday, October 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1770]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING OFFICER BOB HOLDER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor and applaud Officer Bob Holder who resides in Trinidad, Colorado. 
Officer Holder has recently been named the North American Wildlife 
Enforcement Officers Association's Officer of the Year. I am proud that 
Colorado has been so solidly represented by an individual committed 
both to his work and the community where he has established his life 
and career.
  Bob Holder has spent over twenty-six years with the Division of 
Wildlife and Management in Trinidad, Colorado. During this time, Bob 
has gone above and beyond his call of duty working not only as a 
wildlife officer, but also as an educator and mentor to the local 
community. Additionally, Officer Holder's communication skills and 
commitment to the people of Colorado helped to maintain a working 
relationship between landowners, land users and the Division of 
Wildlife and Management. These accomplishments, along with a 
distinguished resume of service to the State of Colorado, made Officer 
Holder's name stand out when being considered for recognition by the 
North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association. This 
association designated Bob out of nearly 8,000 wildlife officers from 
across both the United States and Canada.
  Mr. Speaker, Officer Holder has been a dedicated public servant to 
the State of Colorado. It is with great pleasure that I publicly 
recognize his achievements and offer my congratulations and warmest 
regards to Officer Bob Holder.

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