[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 17 (Wednesday, February 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            MITCH MORRISSEY

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Mitch Morrissey as he completes his tenure as the Denver 
District Attorney. I would also like to thank Mitch's wife, Maggie, for 
lending her husband to the Denver community for so many years. During 
his time in office, Mitch made it his mission to protect the public, 
advocate for victims of crime, and respect the rights of the accused. 
He worked tirelessly to promote stronger relations between law 
enforcement and the Denver community.
   For 11 years, Mitch has been the chief prosecutor for the Second 
Judicial District. Prior to his election, he worked in the Denver 
District attorney's office for 20 years, 10 of which he served as the 
Chief Deputy D.A. In his role as D.A., Mitch was responsible for 
thousands of felony and misdemeanor prosecutions each year, supervising 
over 70 attorneys and 120 staff members, all while prioritizing 
victims' needs. Mitch led an invaluable team of Victim Advocates with a 
particular focus on those in under-served areas and communities. He is 
nationally known for his expertise in DNA technology, applying it in 
criminal prosecutions and working to ensure DNA science is admissible 
in our courtrooms. In addition, Mitch's relationship with and support 
for Colorado's law enforcement community has been exceptional. Thanks 
to his hard work, Mitch is also the recipient of numerous awards, 
including ``Prosecutor of the Year,'' by the Colorado District 
Attorneys Council and the ``Patriot Award,'' by the Employer Support of 
the Guard and Reserve.
   Mitch is also a true son of Colorado. He is a Denver native, a 
graduate of the University of Denver College of Law, the University of 
Colorado at Boulder, and Mullen High School.
   I congratulate Mitch for his achievements. I applaud his dedication, 
leadership, and commitment to justice for Colorado's citizens. I am 
proud of the work he has accomplished and wish him all the success and 
happiness in the years to come.

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