[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 134 (Monday, September 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1593]
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                        TRIBUTE TO CARLA STEELE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 12, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Carla Steele for her 
extraordinary life and distinguished career as both a police officer 
and emergency medical technician for the fire department in Hayden, 
Colorado. Her zeal for learning helped her serve the community of 
Hayden with integrity and excellence.
  Ms. Steele began her career as a police officer in August of 1995, 
after graduating from the police academy. For five years she served in 
many capacities as a reserve officer until becoming a full-time officer 
in October of 2000.
  As a full-time officer, Ms. Steele was respected throughout Hayden by 
both her fellow officers and members of the community. For nine years, 
she devoted herself to the Hayden Police Department, working closely 
with the Sexual Assault Response and Domestic Violence teams. Her 
fellow officer, Hayden Police Chief Gordon Boosco said she was 
``wonderful to work with,'' and that he would be willing to go into any 
situation knowing Carla was with him.
  The police department, was not the only avenue Ms. Steele used to 
serve the community of Hayden. In the fall of 1995 she started EMT 
courses at Colorado Northwestern Community College with Hayden Fire 
Chief Bryan Rickman. On June 13, 1996, she joined the Hayden Fire 
Department as a volunteer EMT, a position she loved.
  For 15 years, Ms. Steele served both the Hayden Police Department and 
Fire Department, devoting her career to a life of service. On July 29, 
24 days before her 49th birthday, Carla Jean Steele was tragically 
taken in a traffic accident.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to recognize Carla Steele. Her 
integrity and excellence as a public servant had a deep impact in the 
community of Hayden, Colorado, and she will be greatly missed.

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