[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 169 (Friday, December 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING SHERIFF PATRICK J. SULLIVAN, JR.

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I consider it a great privilege to have 
this opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. Patrick J. Sullivan, Jr. He has 
dedicated the majority of his life to preserving the rights and 
freedoms of American citizens. He will be honored on December 10, 2001 
as a recipient of the Annual Civil Rights Award presented by the Civil 
Rights Committee of the Mountain States office of the Anti-Defamation 
League.
  Patrick Sullivan began his service as a law enforcement officer in 
1962 at the Littleton Police Department. In 1983, he was appointed to 
the position of Sheriff of the Arapahoe County Sheriffs Department, 
which he still holds today. In addition to winning every election 
campaign for Sheriff since 1984, he has accomplished many goals in his 
effort to protect American citizens. His most widely recognized 
initiative is in his ongoing fight against hate crimes. In this fight 
he has testified before this body of Congress and has played an active 
and successful role in creating the U.S. Department of Justice Hate 
Crime Training Program.
  Mr. Speaker, as a former police officer myself, it is my honor to 
recognize Sheriff Patrick Sullivan, Jr. for his dedication to the 
safety of America's citizens. He has accomplished many endeavors at 
both the national and local levels. Sheriff Sullivan deserves not only 
the recognition inherent in receiving the Annual Civil Rights Award, 
but also the praise and admiration of this body. Congratulations 
Sheriff Sullivan, thank you for your service.

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