[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 174 (Tuesday, October 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E984]
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 CELEBRATING CHIEF RICK BASHOR'S STORIED CAREER AND SERVICE TO COLORADO

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                            HON. JOE NEGUSE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to honor and thank Chief Rick 
Bashor for his storied career and dedication to serving his community 
in Lafayette, Colorado, and wish him the best on his well-earned 
retirement.
  Born and raised in Boulder County, Chief Bashor has dedicated the 
last 43 years in service to the Lafayette Police Department, earning 
the distinct honor of being the longest-serving chief in the history of 
the City of Lafayette.
  Throughout his career with the Lafayette Police Department, Chief 
Bashor oversaw significant changes to the community and the department. 
He has served as a Police Officer, Field Training Officer, Detective, 
Master Firearms Instructor and Armorer, Sergeant, Field Training 
Sergeant, SWAT Negotiator, Lieutenant, Administrative Commander, 
Operations Commander, and finally, for the last 15 years, as Chief of 
Police.
  When Chief Bashor first joined the service in 1983, the population of 
Lafayette was around 10,000. The population has tripled since then, and 
the police department has grown from 18 sworn officers to 51.
  Chief Bashor has overseen sweeping changes to the department as they 
adapted to the needs of a growing community. Chief Bashor led his 
department through tumultuous times, including adjusting to the needs 
of a modern police force and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. When he 
took on the role of Chief of Police, Chief Bashor committed to leaving 
the department better than when he found it, and I believe he's done 
just that. It has been an honor to work with Chief Bashor and to have 
him represent and serve the people of Colorado.
  On behalf of Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, I thank and honor 
Chief Rick Bashor for his invaluable contributions and service to the 
community of Lafayette.
  We thank Chief Bashor and we wish him all the best in his retirement.

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