[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
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                         COMMANDER MARK COONEY

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Wheat Ridge Police Commander Mark Cooney for his decades of service to 
the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. For thirty eight years, Commander 
Cooney has been active within the community and the police department 
serving constituents of Wheat Ridge.
  Commander Cooney started his career in 1979 after graduating first in 
his class at the Police Academy. Mark's career has consistently shown 
his commitment to law enforcement and building community partnerships. 
His work as a Field Training Officer and later Detective showed his 
special acumen in investigations, being recognized by the First 
Judicial District Attorney's office as Investigator of the Year by 
solving a difficult burglary case. Mark was promoted to Sergeant, then 
Lieutenant, and finally serving as Commander--all the while excelling 
at investigations and as a leader in the department's emergency 
management planning. Mark has shown his thirst for learning by earning 
a Master's of Criminal Justice degree from the University of Colorado, 
graduating from the Northwestern University School of Staff and Command 
as well as graduating from the FBI National Academy. As the Chief of 
Police for the City of Wheat Ridge noted, Mark's dedication exemplifies 
their vision statement of ``Exceptional People Providing Exceptional 
Service.'' His hard work and dedication every day to making the 
community of Wheat Ridge a great place to live and work demonstrates 
his exemplary work as a police officer in Wheat Ridge.
  I extend my deepest thanks to Commander Cooney for his service to the 
community. Thank you for your continuous dedication to serving the 
people and the City Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

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