[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1202]
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                        TRIBUTE TO RICK ORESKEY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound pleasure today that I 
pay tribute to Commander Rick Oreskey of the Pueblo County Sheriff's 
Department, who has recently been honored by the Department with its 
Medal of Valor. In his many years of dedication to the police force and 
to the Pueblo community, Rick has embodied the ideals of integrity and 
courage that make Coloradans and all Americans proud of their police 
men and women. I am proud to pay tribute to Rick for his contributions 
to his community, his state and his country.
  Rick has served with distinction for many years, having previously 
earned the Silver Star of the American Law Enforcement Association for 
saving the lives of two police detectives. This incident occurred in 
1977 when a man, disregarding orders to drop his gun, instead aimed it 
at the two police detectives attempting to apprehend him. Rick acted 
swiftly and professionally to protect the lives of the two detectives.
  Mr. Speaker, Commander Rick Oreskey is a law enforcement officer of 
exemplary courage and commitment to his community. He has made Pueblo 
County a happier place to live and a safer community. It is Rick's 
unrelenting commitment to his community as well as his spirit of 
courage and integrity that I wish to bring to the attention of this 
body of Congress. It is my privilege to extend to Rick my heartfelt 
congratulations on his being honored with the Medal of Valor.

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