[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 40 (Friday, April 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E522-E523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO JERRY VOGELSANG

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize an outstanding individual who has dedicated his life to serve 
and protect the citizens of this nation. Jerry Vogelsang has faithfully 
served his fellow countrymen for over fifty years; thirty years in law 
enforcement and 21 years in intelligence for the federal government. 
After a long and successful career as one of our nation's finest law 
enforcement officers, Jerry now resides in Craig, Colorado and I would 
like to acknowledge his contributions to this country.
  Jerry began his service to this nation in the armed forces by joining 
the Navy in 1947. Years later he would go on to work for RCA as a field 
engineer, later joining the federal government in 1966, and began a 
long career in the field of intelligence. In 1968 Jerry began to work 
for the San Diego Sheriff's Department as a reserve officer, where he 
served for years as a gang unit detective. This position is an 
assessment to Jerry's excellence as a law enforcement officer; no other 
reserve officer has ever been assigned to a unit much less one as 
dangerous and important as a gang unit. Jerry retired from both the 
federal government and the sheriff's department in the late eighties.
  Upon retirement, Jerry moved to Colorado but soon found that he was 
not suited for retirement. Driven by a duty to give back to his 
community, Jerry has volunteered at the Craig Police Department and the 
Moffat County Sheriff's department for over ten years. He has offered 
his experience, expertise and support to these departments and I am 
confident the force is grateful for his contributions. In addition to 
his status on the force, Jerry is regarded as a respected pillar of his 
community, is known as a devout husband, and a proud father of three.
  Mr. Speaker, as a former law enforcement officer, I am well aware of 
the dangers and hazards our peace officers face today. These 
individuals work long hours, weekends, and holidays to guarantee their 
fellow citizen's rights and protection. They work tirelessly and with 
great sacrifice to their personal and family lives to ensure our 
freedoms remain strong in our homes and communities. Their service and 
dedication deserve the recognition and thanks of this body of Congress, 
and this is why I bring the name of Jerry Vogelsang to

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light today. Thank you for all your hard work, Jerry, I wish you all 
the best in your future endeavors.

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