[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Pages 19989-19990]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO JARED JENSEN

 Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, today I honor the service and 
sacrifice of Officer Jared Jensen.
  My wife Joan and I were deeply saddened to hear of the death of 
Officer Jared Jensen while in the line of duty.
  It takes a person of great courage to become an officer of the law. 
It takes a strong, hardworking, and considerate individual. It takes a 
special someone who is willing to pay the ultimate price in protecting 
the safety of others.
  Officer Jared Jensen was just this person. He served the Colorado 
Springs Police Department with honor and valor for more than 3 years. 
Officer Jared Jensen was a dedicated police officer who had a passion 
for upholding the law.
  Officer Jared Jensen was a husband, a brother, and a son. He is 
survived by his wife Natalie, a brother, who also serves the Colorado 
Springs Police Department, and his loving parents. Among his many 
hobbies and interests, Officer Jared Jensen was an avid NASCAR racing 
fan and golfer. Throughout his life, Jared's caring heart was evident 
in his devotion to family and friends, his love of animals, and his 
loyalty to his fellow officers with whom he served.
  The city of Colorado Springs has lost a valuable member of its 
community, and we are all forever grateful for Officer Jared Jensen's 
service and dedication to the safety and well-being of others. His 
service to the city of Colorado Springs is highly commendable, and his 
contributions will be remembered.
  On October 6, 2006, the Police Cross and Medal of Valor will be 
presented to Officer Jared Jensen, posthumously, and given to his widow 
Natalie at the

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21st Annual Medal of Valor Award Ceremony in Colorado Springs, 
Colorado. These awards represent his extraordinary heroism and 
honorable service to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
  I extend my deepest appreciation to Officer Jared Jensen. May his 
bravery and unwavering sense of duty serve as a role model for the 
future generation of law officers.

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