[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 37 (Friday, March 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E467-E468]
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                          CECIL TURNER TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 11, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Assistant District Attorney Cecil Turner of Pueblo, Colorado. As one of 
Colorado's outstanding attorneys, Mr. Turner had an exemplary record in 
the courtroom. The state of Colorado has lost a tremendous legal 
resource and his experience will be difficult to replace. Many members 
of the Colorado legal community point to Mr. Turner as both a teacher 
and resource who will be sorely missed.
   Mr. Turner, a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law, 
was an integral part of southern Colorado's legal system. Following his 
graduation, he joined Pueblo's legal department, where he quickly 
advanced. In less than a decade he rose from a department aide to chief 
trial deputy and eventually assistant district attorney. In 1976, he 
turned to private practice for several years, though he never ceased to 
offer advice and guidance to the district attorney's staff. He later 
rejoined the prosecutor's office, in 2005, and worked there for the 
remainder of his career.
   A strong legal system is essential to the freedom of all Americans, 
and Mr. Turner worked tirelessly in that pursuit. Attorneys of

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his caliber are rare, but his exemplary career is one to be admired. I 
rise today to commend Cecil Turner and thank him for his service to the 
people of Colorado.

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