[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E446-E447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DAVID W. HIGUERA

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 29, 2006

  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to David W. 
Higuera, the police chief of Parachute, CO. He is retiring in April 
after 22 years of service to our community.
  Chief Higuera and his wife, Willa, have raised three children in 
Parachute--Jeff, Jenny, and Jake. He has been actively involved in 
Parachute and has contributed greatly in a variety of ways. As a member 
of the Parachute Police Department, he has played a key role in 
ensuring that the safety and well being of the citizens of the 
community are paramount, and that they are protected in their homes, 
businesses, and schools. While his years of service have resulted in a 
number of achievements, the accomplishment for which he is probably the

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proudest has been the creation of a resource officer position at the 
Grand Valley High School.
  While his work in law enforcement has been critical to the community, 
he has also made significant contributions in other ways. He remains 
active with the St. John Middle School football program and for many 
years was the assistant coach for the Grand Valley High School baseball 
team. He has also served as a director for the Garfield 16 school board 
and the local park and recreation district.
  I commend Chief Higuera for his years of service and dedication to 
the town of Parachute. It is people like him that make our communities 
safe and pleasant places to live and work. We owe him a debt of 
gratitude and wish him well in his retirement.

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