[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 160 (Tuesday, December 7, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2079]
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  RECOGNIZING JOHN ORE, RETIRING MARICOPA COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of John Ore 
and his lifetime of service to the citizens of Tempe, Arizona. I wish 
to thank him for his dedication to public service, a remarkable record 
of success and accomplishment, and many years of friendship.
  Judge Ore's law enforcement career began on May 28, 1969, when he 
joined the U.S. Army and attended military police training. After the 
army, John joined the Tempe Police Department and within three years, 
received a number of awards for his work, including the Tempe Police 
Meritorious Service Award and the Outstanding Young Law Enforcement 
Officer Award. John quickly rose through the ranks at the Tempe Police 
Department and was promoted to Commander in July of 1988. After a 
distinguished 22 year career in the police force, John was elected to 
serve as Tempe Justice of the Peace.
  Judge Ore's strong commitment to volunteerism, service, and civic 
engagement is not only incredibly honorable, but also unmatched. For 
example, John has served on the Board of Directors for Friends of the 
Orphans, and spearheaded an effort to send relief supplies to the war 
zone in Bosnia on behalf of Tempe South Rotary Club and Project 
Lifeline. He was awarded the Hon Kachina Award as one of Arizona's 12 
outstanding volunteers in 1998 and also received Rotary International's 
Service Above Self Award that same year. To this day, John remains 
active in the community and is involved with service activities through 
the Tempe South Rotary Club.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing John Ore for 40 years of 
outstanding service to my home town of Tempe, Arizona.

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