Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the well- deserved retirement and to honor Kurt Kreutz's lifetime of service as a law enforcement officer. Born and raised on the northwest side of Tucson, Kurt's life had been defined by his dedication to his family, his community, and his decades-long career in law enforcement. He began his journey in law enforcement at just 19 years old, starting as a community service officer in the Tucson Police Department in 1977. A year later, he became a commissioned officer, launching a distinguished career spanning over 45 years. He served in various critical roles, including uniform patrol, metro narcotics, undercover, SWAT, and the DEA task force. In 1991, he was promoted to sergeant where he played a pivotal role in the department's first Bravo unit and the neighborhood crimes detective unit. After retirement from the Tucson Police Department, Kurt transitioned to working for the Pima County attorney's office as a law enforcement investigator. His expertise and commitment made a lasting impact, particularly during his 18-year assignment to the juvenile office. Kurt's contributions to law enforcement have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 88-CRIME TPD Officer of the Year in 1995. That same year, he was honored as Father of the Year by Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, a testament of his devotion not only to his career but also to his family.…”