[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 133 (Thursday, July 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               JOE HERRIN

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2021

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Joe Herrin 
of Lafayette, Colorado for his service to the City of Arvada and our 
community.
  On July 22, 2021, Herrin was involved in a serious accident at Jack 
B. Tomlinson Park when the mower he was operating overturned into 
Birdland Lake, pinning him underwater. Herrin was extricated from the 
water and put on advanced life support at Lutheran Medical Center. He 
passed away as a result of his injuries on July 28, 2021.
  Herrin joined the City of Arvada's Park Maintenance division in May 
2018 and was a dedicated member of the team and public servant. Known 
as ``Joey'' to many of his friends and family, Herrin studied 
Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Herrin 
recently married his wife, Erin, and together they enjoyed the outdoors 
and could be found camping, hiking, and kayaking at various locations 
across the state. He will be remembered by his family and friends as 
adventurous and a music lover.
  Recognizing this difficult time for the Herrin family and the City of 
Arvada, I want to extend my deepest sympathies for the loss of Joe 
Herrin as well as my appreciation for his service to the City of 
Arvada, its residents, and our community.

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