[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CHRIS CUTRONE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to stand before you 
today and pay tribute to a truly heroic individual from my district. 
Colorado State Patrol K9 Technician Chris Cutrone of Cortez, Colorado 
was shot three times while on an otherwise routine traffic stop, nearly 
ending his life. It is my privilege to pay tribute to Chris in 
recognition of his inspirational service to the State of Colorado.
   Chris was shot after pulling over a car with stolen license plates 
on a rural highway near the Ute Indian reservation. After being shot, 
Chris made his way to a nearby casino, where an employee was able to 
call for help. His most critical wound was a shot to the chest just 
above his bulletproof vest. After several weeks in critical condition, 
Chris was released from the hospital and is making a steady recovery.
  During his five years with the Colorado State Patrol, Chris has been 
rapidly promoted and just last spring achieved the rank of technician. 
He has been described by his peers as a zealous officer who is very 
dedicated to his profession. Most importantly, Chris is a loving 
husband and father to two young children.
  Chris Cutrone displayed signs of bravery long before he was shot. 
State patrolmen risk their lives each and everyday to protect the 
citizens of our state. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Chris for his 
dedication to the protection of Colorado's citizens and wish him the 
best for a full and speedy recovery. It is truly an honor to recognize 
his bravery and dedication before my colleagues in this distinguished 
body here today.

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