[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8838]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JERRY PINO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Sergeant Jerry Pino and thank him for the contributions he 
has made to the community police department of Pueblo, Colorado. Jerry 
recently retired after twenty-five years with the Pueblo police force, 
and today I would like to honor his accomplishments before this body of 
Congress and this nation.
  Jerry joined the department in 1978 after leaving the U.S. Marine 
Corps, and earned his promotion to sergeant in 1994. In the course of 
his career, Jerry won three commendations for his actions on the job, 
catching two armed robbery suspects by anticipating their escape route 
and almost single-handedly unraveling a theft ring. Just this past 
year, Jerry saved the life of an eighty-four year old woman when he 
found her collapsed just outside her apartment in freezing weather. As 
a former police officer myself, I know of the dedicated service, long 
hours and unrivaled commitment that our law enforcement officers give 
to their communities. Jerry's twenty-five years of service exemplify 
this dedication.
  Mr. Speaker it is a great privilege to honor Sergeant Jerry Pino and 
wish him the best as he leaves the Pueblo Police Department. He has 
been an effective officer and an integral part of the police force for 
twenty-five years. Jerry, thank you for your dedicated service.

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