[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29293]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO PETE HAUTZINGER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to a 
remarkable man from my district. Pete Hautzinger of Mesa, Colorado was 
recently named ``Prosecutor of the Year.'' As a District Attorney, Pete 
works tirelessly for the betterment of his community, and I am pleased 
to call his contributions to the attention of this body of Congress, 
and this Nation here today.
  Pete graduated from the University of Colorado School of law in 1988, 
and upon graduation, he became a Deputy District Attorney for Adams 
County. Later, Pete took a position with the 21St Judicial District 
Attorney's Office in 1992, where he currently serves as a Chief Deputy 
District Attorney. Pete's experience is vast. He has tried 97 jury 
trials, 51 of which have been at the felony level.
  Pete approaches his job with the best interests of his district's 
citizens in mind. As a leading advocate for the victims of domestic 
violence, Pete works tirelessly in conjunction with police and victims 
to assure that justice is achieved. Pete also works with various 
domestic violence organizations such as Men Against Violence, the 
Domestic Violence Taskforce, and the Western Slope Center for Children. 
He is truly dedicated to protecting women and children from the terrors 
of domestic violence.
  Pete's contributions reach far beyond the courtroom. Despite his 
untiring dedication to his work, Pete manages to find time to be a 
great father and is the volunteer coach for his children's soccer and 
basketball teams. Pete is also involved in passing along his knowledge 
and ethics to the next generation of prosecutors and police officers. 
Each year, he teaches a number of classes and supervises a number of 
young Deputy District Attorneys.
  Mr. Speaker, Pete Hautzinger is truly a tremendous asset to his 
community. I know that the people of Mesa, Colorado feel safer as the 
result of his tireless dedication to the pursuit of justice. I am proud 
to join the people of Mesa in thanking Pete for his service and 
congratulating him for his achievements.

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