[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK S. CORTESE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to take this opportunity to 
recognize an outstanding individual who has dedicated his life to serve 
and protect the citizens of the State of Colorado. Corporal Frank S. 
Cortese of the Pueblo Police Department has faithfully served his 
fellow Coloradans for over thirty years. After a long and successful 
career as one of Colorado's finest, Frank announced his retirement from 
the force in December of last year. As Frank looks forward to 
retirement, I would like to take this time to highlight his service to 
his community.
  Frank has faithfully served the Pueblo Police Department in various 
capacities throughout his long career. During his service he was active 
in the Homicide Division as a juvenile investigator. In this capacity, 
he was often called upon to study and investigate homicides among our 
youth and was instrumental in solving many crimes throughout the 
community. For many years Frank worked tirelessly to protect our youth 
by preventing the escalation of violence among our teens, notably 
amongst gangs and groups that commonly threaten our nation's youngest 
generation. His most recent service has been to defend our roadways and 
streets by actively pursuing individuals who injure our citizens in 
traffic accidents and speed away to avoid the penalties and 
consequences. I am confident that Frank's expertise in protecting our 
youth from violence will be greatly missed not only by the department, 
but a grateful community.
  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 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 nation and that is why I bring the name of officers like Frank 
Cortese to light today. I wish you all the best Frank and good luck in 
your future endeavors. Thanks for your service to Pueblo, Colorado.

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