[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 158 (Tuesday, November 4, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2223]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO DUSTY SCHULZE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 4, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I pay tribute 
today to Corporal Dusty Schulze of Craig, Colorado. Dusty is a police 
officer with the Craig Police Department, whose recent selflessness and 
courage in coming to the aid of his fellow Coloradans demonstrated 
tremendous heroism. I, along with the citizens of Colorado, am proud of 
Dusty's extraordinary valor. It is appropriate to pay tribute to his 
actions before this body of Congress and this Nation.
  On September 17th of this year, Dusty responded to a fire in a Craig 
apartment building. Risking his own safety, Dusty entered the building 
directly below the fire to search for people stuck inside. When all of 
the tenants were out of the building, Dusty assisted the paramedics and 
firemen in administering medical care to the injured.
  Dusty's courageous and altruistic acts were no surprise to those who 
know him well. Dusty is a natural born leader and a brave and caring 
police officer. His genuine concern for the citizens of Craig is 
unwavering, and his remarkable actions that September day did not go 
unnoticed. The Craig City Council recently awarded Dusty a Meritorious 
Commendation, one of the highest honors a Craig Police Officer can 
receive.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to rise and pay tribute to Dusty 
Schulze, a man whose actions are the very essence of all that makes 
this country great. It is in times of tragedy that true heroes emerge, 
and I am proud to say that Dusty Schulze is a hero, not only to those 
he saved, but also to his community, state and nation. It is with a 
great deal of pride that I stand to honor him today.

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