[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11366]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN ALAN L. TeBRINK

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, to place your life in danger for the sake 
of others is an honorable and noble task, and that is exactly what 
police officers do regularly. Captain Alan TeBrink of the Colorado 
State Patrol will be retiring after twenty-five years of dedicated 
service, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for the 
important role that he has played in protecting and serving the people 
of Colorado.
  Alan graduated from the Colorado State Patrol Academy in 1979, and 
was assigned to Telluride where he was the only state trooper stationed 
at that location. In 1983, he transferred to the Colorado State Patrol 
Academy and was a staff instructor for four years before being promoted 
to Sergeant and transferring to the Colorado Safety Institute serving 
as an instructor and supervisor. In 1989, Alan was reassigned as a 
first line supervisor for the newly created Hazardous Materials section 
where he was active in creating the emergency response and enforcement 
section, as well as developing training techniques for section 
personnel. Alan was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1994 and 
assigned to Troop 5A in Durango where his leadership and dedication 
earned him the admiration of his fellow troopers and community.
  As a dedicated member of the Durango community, Alan is also well 
known for his civic participation. He is a referee for high school 
basketball games, and plans to continue as a referee for both 
basketball and football during his retirement. He is also active in the 
First Presbyterian Church, where he frequently teaches Sunday school 
and is and formerly served as church Elder.
  Mr. Speaker, Captain Alan TeBrink acted with great commitment and 
leadership in all that he did throughout his career as a Colorado State 
Trooper. Alan never forgot that safety and protection came first and 
foremost for the people he served. It is my pleasure to recognize Alan 
before this body of Congress and this nation. I would like to extend my 
appreciation to him for everything that he has done and wish him the 
best in his future endeavors.

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