[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 120 (Monday, September 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1449]
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                TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN LEIDE WILLIAM DeFUSCO

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2012

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Leide 
William DeFusco of Pueblo, Colorado. Capt. DeFusco served as a police 
officer, SWAT team member and field training officer for over twenty 
years. Capt. DeFusco was tragically killed in the line of duty, while 
conducting a narcotics investigation over the San Isabel Forest.
  Born in Pueblo on September 15, 1968, Capt. DeFusco attended Trinidad 
State Junior College, where he was elected Student Body President and 
graduated with a degree in criminal justice. Capt. DeFusco then 
accepted a position at the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, and excelled 
as a dedicated officer, trainer and detective.
  Later, Capt. DeFusco achieved the rank of Commander in the SWAT team 
and succeeded as a lead instructor. Capt. DeFusco leaves behind his 
wife, Wendy, four beloved children and a host of family and friends, 
including those fellow officers with whom he was proud to serve.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Capt. Leide William DeFusco. 
I rise today on behalf of the citizens of Colorado's 3rd Congressional 
District, who are proud to call such a courageous man one of their own.

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