[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11414]
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                       Tribute to Kenneth Jordan

  Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the service and 
sacrifice of Colorado Springs police officer Kenneth Jordan.
  My wife Joan and I were deeply saddened to hear of the senseless 
death of Officer Kenneth Jordan while in the line of duty this past 
Tuesday in Colorado Springs, CO, during a traffic stop.
  It takes a person of great courage to become an officer of the law. 
It takes a strong, hardworking, and considerate individual. It takes a 
special someone who is willing to pay the ultimate price in protecting 
the safety of others.
  Officer Kenneth Jordan was just this person. Unfortunately, Officer 
Kenneth Jordan paid the ultimate price.
  Officer Kenneth Jordan was the 12th Colorado Springs police officer 
to be killed in the line of duty. According to the National Law 
Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, more than 17,500 officers have been 
killed nationwide since 1792, including 231 in Colorado.
  The shock to the city of Colorado Springs this week at his death is 
especially harsh--Kenneth Jordan was the second Colorado Springs 
officer to be killed this year. Officer Jared Jensen made the ultimate 
sacrifice last February. The memorial service for officer Kenneth 
Jordan held at 1 p.m. Monday at New Life Church will be a grim repeat 
of the day 10 months ago when Officer Jensen was laid to rest. Before 
Officer Jensen Colorado Springs police had not held a funeral for one 
of their own in 24 years.
  A Chicago native at 32 years of age, Kenneth Jordan joined the 
Colorado Springs Police Department in January 2000 and was known for 
his unwavering professionalism and strong work ethic. In February 2004, 
Officer Kenneth Jordan became a DUI officer, whose passion was getting 
drunk drivers off the road. According to his colleagues, Officer Jordan 
made 584 DUI arrests since joining this elite team and nearly broke the 
yearly record of 283 when he made 270 arrests in 2005. Officer Jordan 
was honored in 2004 by the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers for his 
dedication to enforcing DUI laws.
  Officer Kenneth Jordan was a brother and a son. He is survived by his 
sister, his loving parents and his girlfriend. Kenneth was well liked 
by his peers and others with whom he came in contact. He was always 
willing to lend a hand to friend or a stranger alike.
  The city of Colorado Springs has lost a valuable member of its 
community, and we are all forever grateful for Officer Kenneth Jordan's 
service and dedication to the safety and well-being of others. His 
service to the city of Colorado Springs is highly commendable, and his 
contributions will be remembered.
  I extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Kenneth Jordan. 
May his bravery and unwavering sense of duty serve as a role model for 
the future generation of law officers. Thank you for your service, 
Officer Jordan. Rest in peace, Sir.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be dispensed with.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.