[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1999]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO KRISTI KNOWLES

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to a 
tremendous public servant from my hometown of Grand Junction, Colorado. 
Kristi Knowles was recently nominated as Grand Junction, Colorado's 
``Officer of the Year''; it is my honor to call her heroic service to 
the attention of this body of Congress and this Nation.
  Kristi began her service to the City of Grand Junction in July of 
1999, signing on as a telecommunicator with the Regional Communication 
Center. She rose quickly through the ranks eventually earning a 
position as a sworn police officer in the Grand Junction Police 
Department's Patrol Section. Since assuming this role, Kristi has 
continually exhibited a unique commitment to the job and people she is 
sworn to protect and defend.
  Overtime, Kristi has distinguished herself in cases involving 
domestic violence. Kristi always goes above and beyond the call of duty 
by comforting victims of domestic violence and ensuring they have 
access to community resources. Kristi even went so far as to reach out 
to the staff at the Latimer House to ensure that she was doing 
everything she could to help the victim.
  Community policing is truly a community effort, and Kristi Knowles 
has certainly done her part. She is a shining example to officers 
throughout the nation of the passion and concern, which is so vital to 
accomplishing the mission given to our law enforcement officials each 
day. It is my honor to congratulate Kristi before my colleagues in the 
Congress. Her recognition is well-deserved, and I wish her nothing but 
the best as she continues to serve the Grand Junction community. Thank 
you for your service, Kristi!

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