[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15936]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

                       IN HONOR OF FRED BITTERMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 24, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise at 
this time to recognize the remarkable life and significant achievements 
of a distinguished public servant and friend of mine, Captain Fred 
Bitterman. Tragically, Fred passed away Tuesday night in an accident at 
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Captain Bitterman, a dedicated 
law enforcement officer, father, grandfather and friend, will be deeply 
missed.
  For over twenty five years Captain Bitterman served the people of the 
State of Colorado first as a State Patrolman, and later as a Troop 
Commander and Captain in the Colorado State Patrol. Captain Bitterman 
supervised a region that included the cities of Parachute, Vail, Eagle, 
New Castle, Carbondale, and of course our hometown of Glenwood Springs. 
As a law enforcement officer, his professionalism elevated him into a 
position of leadership. Captain Bitterman commanded a deep sense of 
admiration and respect from those officers who had the privilege of 
working alongside him, and also from those whom he worked so diligently 
to protect.
  Captain Bitterman also put forth an immense effort to serving the 
public in his professional life. Captain Bitterman distinguished 
himself with his service to the Colorado State Patrol. Captain 
Bitterman enjoyed a well-deserved reputation of integrity not only 
within the ranks of the state patrol, but within the community as well.
  Captain Bitterman was a strong family man, who took great pride in 
the family that he shared with his wife Cathy. In addition to Cathy, 
Captain Bitterman is survived by his six children, and many 
grandchildren. Captain Bitterman's passing is a severe loss not only to 
his family, but to our community as well.
  Captain Bitterman was a very, very good man.

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