[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO FATHER JOHN LEONARD O'SHEA

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise before 
this body of Congress and this Nation today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding citizen from Colorado. Father John Leonard O'Shea of 
Denver, Colorado recently passed away at the age of sixty-nine. John 
faithfully served his community throughout his life, first as a member 
of the Denver Police Department and later as a Catholic Priest. For his 
years of service and dedication, I am honored to pay tribute to the 
life and memory of Father O'Shea here today.
  John joined the Denver Police Department in 1961 and served in many 
different positions including patrol, training, property crimes, and 
traffic investigations. While on the force, John developed a method to 
streamline the processing of drunk drivers. John retired as Deputy 
Police Chief in 1987 and, after earning his Ph.D. in Psychology, began 
studying for the priesthood at Boston Seminary. John was ordained at 
the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver in June of this 
year and was named the Senior Vicar at the Cathedral.
  Mr. Speaker, Father John O'Shea loved to serve his fellow Coloradans, 
and people were drawn to him because of his positive outlook and quiet 
dedication. John touched many throughout his life, and the Denver 
community has benefited greatly from his involvement. As his family and 
community mourn his loss, I am honored to join with my colleagues today 
in paying tribute to the life and memory of Father John Leonard O'Shea.

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