[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 75 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E759]
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                         BILL MIDDLETON TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2014

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Commander Bill 
Middleton, Investigations Divisions Commander of the Garfield County 
Sheriff's office, who is retiring after 22 years of service.
   Since he was ten years old, Commander Middleton was surrounded by 
family members in law enforcement who served as mentors and played a 
large role in his desire to pursue a career in law enforcement. With a 
calling to leadership and helping others, Commander Middleton put 
himself through the academy at CMC Spring Valley Campus in Glenwood 
Springs, Colorado, before embarking on more than two decades of 
protecting and serving his community.
   Commander Middleton received a number of promotions over his career, 
showing his leadership by serving as Team Leader of Hostage 
Negotiations, serving as Professional Standards Division Commander from 
2007 to 2013, and receiving his Bachelors of Science in Business 
Administration in 2009, before being named Investigations Division 
Commander in 2013.
   Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Commander Middleton for his 
service to our state, the Glenwood Springs community, and his 
commitment to leading, protecting and helping others.

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