Joe Rice
State Representative, Colorado House District 38
Heritage High Football Team Congratulated at Capitol by Rep. Joe Rice
The Heritage High School Eagles Football Team was presented with an Official Tribute by the Colorado General Assembly on February 3rd, 2010. Joe greeted, recognized, and personally introduced the team on the floor of the House of Representatives.
“I’m excited this morning to bring forward a Tribute to honor the Heritage High School football team for winning the Colorado 4A State Football Championship,” said Joe. “I’m honored to recognize this fine group of young men along with their coaches and families and congratulate them on their excellence both on and off the field.”
The Heritage Eagles have also been recognized by the entire Littleton Community for winning their first football state title. Their coach, Mike Griebel, was named High School Coach of the Year by the Denver Broncos. Many of the HHS players were named to All-State and All-Conference honors.
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Joe Rice was in Baghdad for six months between May and October 2009 working with the Iraqi Army and Police as the United States draws down military forces and transitions full responsibility to the Iraqi Security Forces. This was Joe’s 4th tour of duty in Iraq. During this deployment, Joe was awarded his second Bronze Star for his work as a primary advisor, mentor, and trainer with the Iraqi Security Forces. He was also awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal.
Joe is a member of the United States Army Reserve. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense.
