[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 119 (Thursday, September 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1616]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     PAYING TRIBUTE TO: DEPUTY JOE SCOTT AND DEPUTY DAVID HARRISON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to take this opportunity 
to honor Deputies Joe Scott and David Harrison of Montrose County 
Sheriff's Office for a selfless act of courage they displayed on June 
13, 2002. Deputy Scott and Deputy Harrison have just recently received 
the prestigious ``Life Saving'' medal on August 9, 2002 in recognition 
of their bravery and conduct in a time of crisis.
  On June 13, 2002, Deputy Scott and Deputy Harrison saved the life of 
a suicidal woman who was attempting to drown herself in the rapids of 
Spring Creek near a culvert that runs under Spring Creek Boulevard in 
Montrose, Colorado. Without any regard for their own personal safety, 
Deputy Scott and Deputy Harrison jumped into the water and pulled the 
woman to safety. The two officers maintained their composure during a 
time of adversity and conducted themselves in a fashion that has 
brought honor to themselves, to their profession, and to the entire 
community of Montrose County.
  Only last week, citizens throughout the country will recognize the 
horrible tragedy that occurred just one year ago on September 11, 2001. 
We recognized the men and women who died in the attacks, and those who 
gave their lives to save others. While the tragedy of September 11 
deserves our full attention and reflection, I would also like to take 
the time to recognize all individuals throughout the country, who like 
Deputy Scott and Deputy Harrison, have devoted their lives to protect 
and serve their fellow citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Deputy Joe Scott and Deputy 
David Harrison of the Montrose County Sheriff's Office before this body 
of Congress and this nation as outstanding deputies with impeccable 
character. The citizen's of Montrose County, CO and Americans 
throughout the nation should be honored to have officers like Deputy 
Joe Scott and Deputy David Harrison who faithfully serve their 
communities and their country everyday.

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