[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 93 (Thursday, July 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO LINDA KOILE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 7, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Linda Koile of Oak 
Creek, Colorado, and to thank her for her service to her community. 
Linda is the town's new code enforcement officer, a position that 
requires great commitment and dedication to her community. Linda is a 
valuable member of her community and I am honored to recognize her 
commitment before this body of Congress and this nation today.
  A resident of Oak Creek, Linda jumped at the opportunity to serve the 
citizens of her hometown when the job as the town's code enforcement 
officer became available. Linda was excited to fill the opening and 
ready to begin a new challenge. Accepting the job required Linda to 
teach herself a new occupation. Being a code enforcement officer 
requires extensive knowledge of the municipal codes and of law 
enforcement. Linda felt she could do a better job and better serve her 
town if she furthered her education. With that in mind, she financed 
her own training at the Colorado Mountain College Law Enforcement 
Academy. Upon graduation, Linda will join the Oak Creek Police 
Department as an official officer, both enforcing the town's municipal 
codes and assuming additional responsibilities.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe it is appropriate to honor the hard work and 
selflessness of Linda Koile before this body of Congress and this 
nation. I am a former police officer, and I understand the challenges 
that law enforcement presents. Her work demonstrates how commitment and 
dedication from people like Linda can strengthen the community. I thank 
Linda for her work and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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