[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 137 (Wednesday, October 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1944]
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                          TRIBUTE TO GUY THOMS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 1, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to a 
remarkable public servant from my district. Sergeant Guy Thoms of 
Pueblo, Colorado recently retired from the Pueblo Police Department 
after twenty-nine years of service, and I would like to take this 
opportunity to thank him for his many years of dedication to the 
citizens of Pueblo.
  Guy embarked on his service to our country in the early 1970s when he 
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He later served as a police 
officer in New York in 1974 where Guy served on the SWAT team until he 
relocated to Colorado. In 1978, Guy joined the Pueblo Police Department 
in the patrol division, where his mettle was steadily rewarded with 
promotions. In 1990, Guy was made a Sergeant and focused his efforts on 
combating the growing threat posed by gang violence in the region.
   Guy's altruistic spirit extended beyond his official duties as a 
police officer and could be witnessed in his generosity towards his 
fellow officers. He donated portions of his vacation time to officers 
who were in need of time off due to injury and illness. Guy also served 
on the Pueblo Police Pension Board for many years.
   Mr. Speaker, it is difficult to say goodbye to such a dedicated 
officer as Guy Thoms, and his hard work and determination will 
certainly be missed. The city of Pueblo has greatly benefited from its 
quality police force, a force that owes much of its success to officers 
like Guy. I thank him for his years of service and wish him all the 
best in the future.

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