[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 92 (Friday, June 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO STEVE MOORE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my great privilege to stand before 
this body of Congress and this nation to pay tribute to Steve Moore, a 
police officer from Grand Junction, Colorado whose optimism and courage 
have rightfully garnered him the Optimist Officer of the Year Award. 
Steve has spent most of his adult life serving his community, working 
with determination to protect his fellow citizens in Grand Junction.
  Steve has been involved in law enforcement for 17 years, and has 
spent the last five with the Grand Junction Police Force. Steve loves 
working as a member of the Motor Department because he enjoys being 
around people and spending his time outdoors. Fellow officer Sergeant 
David Krouse, who describes Steve as an excellent officer, coach, co-
worker, friend, and father, nominated him for the Optimist Officer of 
the Year.
  When not protecting the streets of Grand Junction, Steve volunteers 
his time to make a difference in the community. He is currently 
developing a safe-driving program for local high schools in hopes of 
educating teens as they take the wheel. In an effort to improve 
community safety, Steve instructs traffic violators in a program called 
Traffic School. When not teaching Traffic School, Steve spends much of 
his time with teenagers, and relishes the positive impact he makes on 
their lives. With a role model like Steve, teens become confident in 
their ability to make the right choice the first time.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to Steve Moore. His hard work and 
determination in the Grand Junction community have helped create safer 
streets and smarter students. Steve certainly deserves the respect and 
admiration of this body and it is clear he is deserving of the Optimist 
Officer of the Year Award. Thank you Steve, for your outstanding 
service to the community.

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