Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/Extensions of Remarks/Jeff Dorschner
JEFF DORSCHNER
HON. ED PERLMUTTER
OF COLORADO
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Mr. Perlmutter. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jeff Dorschner of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado, for his more than 20 years of service to the state and people of Colorado.
Throughout Jeff’s time with the U.S. Attorney General’s office, he has had many different responsibilities and roles—from Spokesman and Public Affairs Specialist to a Member of the Executive Management Team. He is best known and will be remembered for his hard work and dedication to the office and the people it serves.
During his tenure, Jeff handled media relations for the office on issues large or small, and no matter what time or day of the week. This required Jeff to know about all office activities, stay up to date with major investigations and law enforcement events, and be well versed in all offices policies and programs. He served as a spokesperson on many diverse subjects, ranging from criminal law to civil law and financial litigation, and served as a credible voice on behalf of the U.S. Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorneys. He developed longstanding, close relationships with members of the news media, referred to by many reporters upon his retirement as one of the state’s “top-tier” Public Information Officers (PIO), always helpful, trustworthy and responsive.
In his role in public affairs and as part of the Executive Management team, Jeff provided sound advice and counsel to the U.S. Attorney as well as responded to citizen inquiries. On occasion, Jeff would also handle inquiries from Members of Congress or state or local elected officials. Jeff was on duty on 9/11/2001 and was subsequently assigned as the Chief Information Officer for the U.S. Attorney’s Anti-Terrorism Advisory Committee (ATAC).
During his tenure with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Jeff coordinated more than ten different visits by other U.S. Attorneys General as well as visits by the Deputy Attorneys General of the United States. He served four Presidents (Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump) along with many presidential appointed and acting U.S. Attorneys (Tom Strickland, Richard “Dick” Spriggs, John Suthers, William “Bill” Leone, Troy Eid, David Gaouette, John Walsh, Bob Troyer and Jason Dunn).
I want to extend my deepest appreciation for Jeff’s long career in public service and countless contributions to our community. I wish him the best in retirement and future endeavors.