[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E360]
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                         HONORING TOM CLEMENTS

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 2014

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Tom Clements of 
Monument, Colorado. Mr. Clements served for two years as Executive 
Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections and made many 
improvements to the prisons of Colorado before he tragically lost his 
life in March of 2013.
  During his time at the Colorado Department of Corrections, Mr. 
Clements had an enormous impact on Colorado's prison system. He 
implemented reforms to benefit staff and inmates and developed 
innovative solutions to some of the Department's most persistent 
problems. Mr. Clements also worked to improve the lives of Coloradans 
both inside and outside of the prison system by providing inmates with 
the counseling and skills necessary to become successful members of 
society upon release. In rehabilitating these individuals, Mr. Clements 
helped create a better future for our state.
  The loss of Mr. Clements has been a loss for all of Colorado. His 
kindness, compassion, and dedication to public service must never be 
forgotten. Please join me in remembering this extraordinary man.

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