[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E377]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         RECOGNIZING JOE HARVEY

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2026

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Police Chief Joe 
Harvey for his service to the City of Golden, Colorado, and to 
congratulate him on his retirement.
  Joe served the Golden community for more than 11 years, culminating a 
distinguished law enforcement career that spanned nearly 40 years. 
Under his leadership, the Golden Police Department oversaw significant 
reductions in crime and historic employee retention. With popular 
policies like a four-day workweek and the Community Engagement Group, 
Joe helped strengthen the community's trust in the police force and 
made Golden home to one of the few fully staffed police departments in 
the State.
  Those who have worked with Joe know him for his genuine nature and 
warm demeanor. He has cared deeply about his officers, helping lead the 
department in responding to the tragic loss of Officer Evan Dunn and 
the injury of Officer Bethany Grusing while responding to a traffic 
accident. Though Joe will be missed for his kind, steadfast leadership 
within the Department and City, his retirement is well-deserved.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's 7th Congressional District, I 
am honored to congratulate Police Chief Joe Harvey on his well-earned 
retirement from a distinguished career of public service to the City of 
Golden.

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