[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E159]
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                          ALEX WALKER TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Alex Walker IV, of 
Salida, Colorado. The Colorado District Attorneys Council named him 
Investigator of the Year for his outstanding track record and tenacious 
work ethic.
  A native of Salida, Alex has progressively worked his way up through 
the law enforcement field. He served as a corrections officer at the 
Buena Vista prison for two years before becoming a detective at the 
Salida Police Department. After four years of detective work, Alex went 
to work for the 11th Judicial District Attorney's office as an 
investigator. Superiors and coworkers quickly recognized Alex's high 
level of integrity and determined approach to tackling tough cases. One 
murder case required Alex to document 60 miles of disjointed and 
rambling crime scene to prep a case for trial, a task few others wanted 
to take on. Another case looked hopeless after three failed searches 
for a missing murder weapon. After other members of his team thought it 
was a lost cause, Alex was able to turn up with the weapon and close 
the case for good.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Alex Walker's committed approach 
to law enforcement. I would like to thank him for his service.

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