[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1407]
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                    SHERIFF DOMINIC MATTIVI TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sheriff Dominic 
Mattivi, Jr. for his 27 years of service to the Ouray County Sheriff's 
Department as he prepares for retirement.
  Sheriff Mattivi began his career with the Ouray County Sheriff's 
Department as a Deputy Sheriff, and became Sheriff in 2001. With Ouray 
County at the beginning of the ``Million Dollar Highway,'' Sheriff 
Mattivi has been on the scene of many accidents and rescues over the 
years and has impacted many lives. Sheriff Mattivi's job has certainly 
not been easy, but throughout his career he has always risen to the 
occasion as a dedicated and professional lawman. His work and 
commitment to Ouray County has never wavered and he has become one of 
the most respected members of the community.
  His service goes beyond working hours, and when he's not on the job 
Sheriff Mattivi can often be found volunteering in his community. He 
has spent 35 years with the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department, including 
20 years with the Ouray County Extrication Team. Additionally, he has 
worked as a volunteer for the local Red Cross, taught CPR classes, 
trained lifeguards at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool and annually donated 
his efforts to ensure the firework displays were properly put together 
on the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve. The Ouray community has been 
truly fortunate to have Sheriff Mattivi looking out for its safety and 
working to make it the vibrant community that it is.
  Mr. Speaker, Sheriff Mattivi has dutifully served the Ouray community 
and his dedication will be remembered. It is my privilege to recognize 
him for the important work he has done throughout his life and I wish 
him all the best in his retirement.

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