[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E647]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DEPUTY JEFF PELLE

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2018

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the heroism and 
bravery of Douglas County Sheriffs Deputy Jeff Pelle. On December 31, 
2017, Deputy Pelle responded with fellow law enforcement officers to a 
domestic disturbance call where he was severely wounded in the line of 
duty. On behalf of myself and the 4th Congressional District of 
Colorado, I would like to express my sincerest appreciation for Deputy 
Pelle's service to our community. I admire his courage and willingness 
to stand in harm's way so that the innocent may be protected.
  Deputy Pelle has committed his life to protecting Coloradans through 
his service with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and then the 
Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
  During the incident on December 31st, Deputy Pelle received gunshot 
wounds from a gunman who had barricaded himself inside an apartment 
complex. As Deputy Pelle confronts his own physical and emotional 
healing, he will also carry the burden of knowing that one of his 
fellow deputies didn't make it away from the incident alive. For a 
profession that treats each other like family, the loss of a colleague 
is especially painful.
  We must never forget the sacrifices paid by our men and women in 
uniform. Our nation's law enforcers are vital to the safety of Colorado 
communities. On behalf of the citizens in the 4th Congressional 
District of Colorado, I extend my best wishes and deepest gratitude to 
Deputy Pelle.

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