[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E60]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO RON BERGMANN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Ron Bergmann and thank him for his contributions to the 
Chaffee County Sheriff's Department and community. Ron will always be 
remembered as a dedicated leader and guardian of the community, and as 
he celebrates his retirement, let it be known that this will be a great 
loss for a community that has relied on him for his knowledge and 
wisdom in times of hardship and prosperity.
  Ron was elected Sheriff of Chaffee County eight years ago and has 
served in this position with great diligence and commitment to his 
fellow Coloradans. As a former law enforcement officer, I know the 
challenges and hardships our peace officers face every day. The 
greatest honor bestowed on these brave men and women is not awards and 
promotions, but the maintenance of integrity. Through his responses to 
render assistance and guidance, Ron has always maintained his composure 
and served in his capacity with the utmost professionalism and 
compassion.
  Ron has been an active member in the civic community by dedicating 
his time and energy to noble community activities throughout the area. 
He serves on the Chaffee County Child Protection and Child Evaluation 
Teams, as a board member for programs such as ``Kid's Campus'' and 
``Build a Generation,'' and the Chaffee County Fairboard. He continues 
to serve the area's younger generation as a 4H leader and as coach for 
a little league baseball team. In addition, Ron can be found training 
residents in the prevention of wildfires, forming neighborhood watch 
programs, lecturing about drug use prevention, and teaching First Aid/
CPR to local high schools.
  Mr. Speaker, I have mentioned several of the many successes and 
accomplishments in Ron Bergmann's life, but none compare to his 
character and dedication to the people of Chaffee County. He is known 
as a kind soul and caring father and his efforts towards improving the 
community certainly deserve the recognition of this body of Congress, 
and this nation. I would like to extend my congratulations on Ron's 
retirement and wish him and his wife, Sarina, the best in their future 
endeavors.

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