[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 926]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SHERIFF JAMES A. ALDERDEN

  (Mr. GARDNER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sheriff James A. 
Alderden. Sheriff Alderden served as Sheriff of Larimer County in my 
congressional district from January, 1999, until his recent retirement 
on January 10, 2011.
  Sheriff Alderden served the State of Colorado in various capacities 
prior to becoming Sheriff of Larimer County. His resume includes 
periods of work for the Colorado Bureau of Investigations, the Colorado 
State University Police Department, as well as the Steamboat Springs 
Police Department. His career is a shining example of dedication to the 
State of Colorado.
  In addition to having a great sense of humor, he is a leader. He has 
great respect and gives his colleagues great respect. Sheriff Alderden 
would incorporate all employees into the decisionmaking process by 
giving them the respect and authority they deserve to identify problems 
and to correct them.
  As his lasting legacy, he implemented the police department's motto 
of serving with the acronym PRIDE, which stands for Professionalism, 
Respect, Integrity, Duty, and Empowerment. Sheriff Alderden embodied 
these virtues throughout his career. He also personifies these virtues 
on a personal level.
  It is my great honor to stand here on the House floor honoring 
Sheriff Jim Alderden and thanking him for his service.

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