[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 88 (Monday, June 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO IRVING JAQUEZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 16, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand before this body of 
Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to Irving Jaquez, the 
long-time warden of the Trinidad Correctional Facility in Trinidad, 
Colorado. Irving will soon be retiring as warden of the prison, where 
his leadership will be truly missed. I want to honor his many 
contributions here today.
  Irving worked his way up through the ranks of the Colorado Department 
of Corrections, starting as a correctional guard. From there, he served 
as a correctional sergeant, lieutenant, case manager, admissions 
officer, housing supervisor, deputy warden, and warden. During his time 
at the prison, Irving was responsible for a mass transfer of prisoners, 
as 326 inmates had to be moved into the new maximum-security prison in 
Canon City. Like all of his work, the transfer was carefully planned 
and went off without a hitch.
  Irving saw the prison system go through numerous changes through his 
many years of service. Irving worked hard to eliminate the potential 
for escapes from his facility. Recently, however, he has focused on the 
problem of contraband in prisons. As always, Irving works hard to 
protect the safety of his guards and protect the safety of the 
prisoners as well.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud of Irving's contributions to the Colorado 
Department of Corrections. His detailed and efficient management style 
has led to a well-run, well-organized prison, providing the utmost 
safety for prisoners and Trinidad citizens alike. Thank you, Irving, 
for your hard work and dedication.

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