E1320 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 8, 2004 PAYING TRIBUTE TO LINDA KOILE ‘‘Bev,’’ as they are affectionately known, have providing information about the business of committed to as contrib- farming, and creating a scholarship in Routt HON. SCOTT McINNIS uting members of the academic community for County for 4-H students. OF many years, and I think it is appropriate to Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to acknowledge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES highlight their efforts before this body of Con- the contributions of Curtis Mucklow before this gress and this nation today. body of Congress and this nation. He has Wednesday, July 7, 2004 Reg and Bev have dedicated their lives to worked hard to improve agriculture in Routt our youth’s education. At Fort Lewis College, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- County. He is known for his passion for his job Reg taught as a professor in business and ute to Linda Koile of Oak Creek, Colorado, in addition to his knowledge. I thank Curtis for Bev taught as a specialist in learning and writ- and to thank her for her service to her com- his work in the Steamboat Springs community ing. In addition to her time teaching higher munity. Linda is the town’s new code enforce- and wish him luck in his future endeavors. ment officer, a position that requires great education, Bev also taught music at the ele- commitment and dedication to her community. mentary and middle levels. Fort Lewis College f Linda is a valuable member of her community has always been important to Reg and Bev, and I am honored to recognize her commit- and now that they are retired from teaching, it RECOGNIZING DR. ROBERT A. ment before this body of Congress and this still remains special. Recently, in order to bet- COOK ON HIS 50TH BIRTHDAY nation today. ter Fort Lewis College, they donated to endow A resident of Oak Creek, Linda jumped at a chair in the business department. This pro- the opportunity to serve the citizens of her vides one source of funding to staff edu- HON. NITA M. LOWEY hometown when the job as the town’s code cational positions in the business department. enforcement officer became available. Linda Reg and Bev are committed to the commu- OF NEW YORK was excited to fill the opening and ready to nity beyond the walls of the classroom. Jump- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES begin a new challenge. Accepting the job re- ing at an opportunity to take part in the public quired Linda to teach herself a new occupa- education and positively impact students prior Wednesday, July 7, 2004 tion. Being a code enforcement officer re- to college, Reg chaired the committee for quires extensive knowledge of the municipal school improvement in the Durango School Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to codes and of law enforcement. Linda felt she District. Reg’s additional dedication to the commend and honor Dr. Robert A. Cook, Doc- could do a better job and better serve her community is apparent through his work as a tor of Veterinary Medicine, of Larchmont in the town if she furthered her education. With that member of Kiwanis and as a planner of Meals 18th Congressional District of New York. On in mind, she financed her own training at the on Wheels for the First United Methodist Saturday, July 10, surrounded by friends and Colorado Mountain College Law Enforcement Church. Bev is a member of Phi Delta Kappa family, he will celebrate his 50th birthday. Academy. Upon graduation, Linda will join the and active in both the Methodist Church Choir Dr. Cook has long been committed to the Oak Creek Police Department as an official of- and Durango Society. practice of veterinary care. His passion for his ficer, both enforcing the town’s municipal Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor Reg work has led him on a constant search for codes and assuming additional responsibil- and Bev Graham before this body of Congress new skills, and new ways to use those skills ities. and this nation today. Reg and Bev are estab- to enhance the well-being of animals and wild- Mr. Speaker, I believe it is appropriate to lishing a legacy that reflects their commitment life. honor the hard work and selflessness of Linda to excellence in education at Fort Lewis Col- Dr. Cook’s career is a testament to his com- Koile before this body of Congress and this lege. I praise Reg and Bev for their dedication mitment to both public service and personal nation. I am a former police officer, and I un- to education as seen through their work as fulfillment. He has blazed trails to improve his derstand the challenges that law enforcement faculty members and their continued support profession and expand its public mission. As presents. Her work demonstrates how commit- of Fort Lewis College. I wish them the best in the Chief Veterinarian, Director of Wildlife ment and dedication from people like Linda their future endeavors. Health and then Vice President of Wildlife can strengthen the community. I thank Linda f Health, of the Wildlife Conservation Society in for her work and wish her all the best in her PAYING TRIBUTE TO CURTIS the Bronx, New York, Dr. Cook has lead wild- future endeavors. MUCKLOW life health care at Central Park, Queens, and f Prospect Park Wildlife Centers, the Bronx Zoo, PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. SCOTT McINNIS the New York Aquarium and the Wildlife Sur- OF COLORADO vival Center in St. Catherines Island, Georgia. HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This work has spurred Dr. Cook to pioneer OF NORTH CAROLINA Wednesday, July 7, 2004 veterinary care for free-ranging wildlife, to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forge invaluable expansions of the public’s in- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege volvement and commitment to wildlife care, Wednesday, July 7, 2004 to rise and pay tribute today to Curtis Mucklow and to take the lessons learned in the great Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak- of Steamboat Springs, Colorado for his work state of New York around the globe. From Bo- er, on July 6, 2004 on Rollcall Vote 327, I in- in the agricultural community. Curtis has dedi- livia to Bangkok, and from Tanzania to Thai- advertently cast a ‘‘nay’’ vote. It was my inten- cated his career to providing the educational land, Dr. Cook applied his unique skills and tion to vote ‘‘aye’’ on the resolution. I would resources necessary for successful cultivation programs, and shared them with other parts of ask that the record reflect my intention to vote of agriculture in his community, and it is my the world where they can be of help. ‘‘aye’’ on H. Con. Res. 257, expressing the pleasure to recognize Curtis before this body of Congress and this nation. Dr. Cook’s work as a veterinarian for the sense of Congress that the President should Wildlife Conservation Center is impressive in posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Curtis’s first involvement with agriculture was as a ranch hand in Clark, Colorado. From its own right, but I am staggered by the pow- Freedom to Harry W. Colmery. erful example he has set with his commitment f there he went on to receive his bachelors and masters degree in animal science, and began to the public mission of his organization and PAYING TRIBUTE TO REGINALD a career as an extension agent in Elbert profession. Dr. Cook’s expansive view of his AND BEVERLY GRAHAM County. As an extension agent, he works as own role has allowed the success of his work an educational liaison to develop resources for to be amplified far beyond the bounds of what HON. SCOTT McINNIS the agricultural community and identify and im- we might expect from one person. It is a shin- plement solutions to agricultural problems. In ing example to all of us that commitment to OF COLORADO community and others can provide the truest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1989, he assumed the role of extension agent for Routt County, a job that would allow him and best rewards. Wednesday, July 7, 2004 to be a major influence on agriculture in Mr. Speaker, in closing I would like to pay Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Steamboat Springs and the surrounding area. tribute to Dr. Robert A. Cook on the occasion pay tribute to Reginald and Beverly Graham of During his tenure, he has achieved many suc- of his 50th birthday, and I ask my colleagues Durango, Colorado, and their tireless dedica- cesses. Significant achievements include cre- to join me in congratulating him for all that he tion toward educating our youth. ‘‘Reg’’ and ating the ‘‘Guide to Rural Living,’’ a source has accomplished.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:39 Jul 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K07JY8.004 E08PT1 July 8, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1321 PAYING TRIBUTE TO KERRY ico. It was purchased in 1963 by funds raised PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROBERT C. KERRIGAN through Girl Scout cookie sales. YOUNG Rancho replaced Camp Elza Seligman, HON. SCOTT McINNIS which had served the girls of the council since HON. SCOTT McINNIS OF COLORADO the early 1940’s. Camp Seligman, located OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES near Ponderosa, was no longer adequate for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, July 7, 2004 the growing needs of the council. Parents and Wednesday, July 7, 2004 Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to friends of Girl Scouts raised funds through a Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a rise to pay tribute to Kerry Kerrigan of Steam- Capital Campaign in 1967, and Rancho was heavy heart that I rise today to pay tribute to boat Springs, Colorado for her courage as a dedicated on July 13, 1969. It was designed the life of Robert Charles Young of Grand citizen and her dedication as a teacher. She is by the architectural firm, George Wright Asso- Junction, Colorado. Robert, known affection- a valuable source of inspiration and strength ciates, and built by La Mesa Builders, Inc. ately as ‘‘Bob’’, leaves behind a legacy of hard in her community, and I am honored to recog- work and dedication to his community and I nize her accomplishments before this body of Today, Rancho’s El Bosque continues to am honored to remember his life before this Congress and this nation today. welcome Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior body of Congress and this nation today. An athletic young woman, Kerry was a skier Girl Scout troops, along with their leaders, for Bob was a Colorado native, born and raised and a gymnast before her bone cancer diag- an exciting camp experience. El Prado—with in . Living in Denver, he went on to noses left her no option, but to amputate one its Adirondacks, hogans and covered wag- study accounting, a profession that would of her legs. This slowed her down, but the set- ons—houses individual girls participating in a shape his career. In 1944, a possible business back would not prevent her from pursuing her variety of outdoor activities. prospect moved Bob to Glenwood Springs. yearning to educate our youth. She is cur- This began his career as the consummate Rancho develops girls strong in mind, body rently a successful elementary school teacher businessman. Using his business savvy, Bob that makes a difference in her student’s lives. and spirit by creating a cooperative and sup- saw an opportunity to capitalize on his ac- In recognition of her excellent teaching portive community that encourages self-reli- counting expertise to service a market devoid record, she was a runner up for 2000 Colo- ance and self-discovery. Girls experience hik- of other accountants. Seeking to better serve rado Teacher of the Year, one of five to re- ing, horseback riding, arts and crafts, camp- his community, he accepted a position in pub- ceive the honor. Her passion for teaching fires, star gazing, archery, canoeing, and lic service when he was elected as the Justice compliments her courageous life. Recently she much more. There are even programs for the of the Peace in Glenwood Springs, a position rescued a struggling young girl from Charlie’s entire family. which later changed in title to municipal judge. Hole rapids on the Yampa River. As an active After retiring from his accounting firm Bob During the celebration, there will be a me- leader in the community, she partakes in lead- took time to relax and enjoy the simple things ership roles in the Humble Ranch Education morial dedication to Captain Tamara Long- in life. He had a penchant to see the world and Therapy Center and the Steamboat Mara- Archuleta, a former Chaparral Girl Scout, who and fulfilled it by traveling with his wife, Jeris. thon children’s fun run. Kerry is still able to was tragically killed last year in Afghanistan. In 2002, he moved with his wife to Grand maintain an active lifestyle, and enjoys Tammy was the copilot of the helicopter that Junction, Colorado, a community where he kayaking, swimming and mountain biking. crashed while on a rescue mission, killing all had many friends. People will remember Bob Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to six aboard. She was from Adelino, near Belen, most for his close personal relationships with share Kerry Kerrigan’s good works with this and her life was a shining example of what his family and friends. He made it a point to body of Congress and this nation. Her record being a Girl Scout is all about. Tammy was meet everyday with friends over a cup of cof- of achievements in the community is so con- valedictorian of her class and a world karate fee at one of his favorite local restaurants. sistent that nothing she does can surprise the champion. She graduated from the University Mr. Speaker, the communities of Grand people of the Yampa Valley. I recognize her of New Mexico with honors, and while there Junction and Glenwood Springs will sorely extra effort and thank her for her deeds. miss Robert Charles Young. He will be re- became involved with Air Force ROTC. She f membered for his work in business as well as had wanted to become a fighter pilot, but in- public service, but most of all, he will be re- RANCHO DEL CHAPARRAL GIRL stead decided to do rescue work. membered as a great friend. I wish to express SCOUT CAMP CELEBRATES 35TH Tammy left behind a 3-year-old son and my deepest sympathies to his family and ANNIVERSARY planned to marry a fellow Air Force pilot. friends. Sadly, she was two weeks away from return- f HON. TOM UDALL ing home when the accident occurred. OF NEW MEXICO THE TRANSPORTATION BILL Girl Scouts of Chaparral Council serves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more than 6,800 girls and 2,500 adults in nine Wednesday, July 7, 2004 HON. NICK J. RAHALL II counties in New Mexico and five counties in OF WEST VIRGINIA Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I southwestern Colorado. Chaparral Council is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would like to recognize the 35th anniversary of committed to helping girls, ages 5–17, develop Wednesday, July 7, 2004 the Girl Scouts of Chaparral Council’s resident values, social consciousness, self-esteem and camp, Rancho del Chaparral, located on 1,200 skills for success in the future. I have met Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss the Transportation bill. As the remain- acres of forest, river and meadow in the hundreds of Chaparral Girl Scouts over the Jemez Mountains. ‘‘A piece of blue sky and all ing days until the August District Work Period years and am constantly reminded through there is beneath it’’ is the theme for Rancho, tick down, it is looking more and more likely as it is affectionately called. these experiences, our younger generations as though we are not going to get a bill final- On July 17, Girl Scouts from New Mexico are ready, willing, and able to assume their ized this year. and across the will reunite to rightful role as tomorrow’s leaders. This is a sad state of affairs. The White mark this historic occasion, exemplifying the Mr. Speaker, Rancho del Chaparral will for- House clearly does not want us to finalize this strong bond of friendship that young women ever be a place where friendships flourished bill in an election year, and the House Repub- gain through their Girl Scout experiences. and lessons were learned about life and the lican Leadership just follows the orders of the Such relationships are vital for young women importance of our natural resources. Most of Cheney-Bush Administration. We should com- plete the bill, and if the White House wants to and foster an appreciation for helping others, all, these women were instilled with the Girl whether it be in the community, at school, or veto it, it can go ahead; there are clearly Scout tradition, something they have passed at home. It is clear that these women have enough Republican and Democrat votes to cherished the spirit of the Girl Scout tradition down to their children and grandchildren. override a veto and get the Transportation bill as they now gather 35 years later to renew Thousands of girls’ lives have been touched finished. But by doing nothing, the House Re- their friendships. and enriched through their experience with the publican leadership is siding with the White Rancho is located on part of the San Diego Chaparral Council. I am pleased to commemo- House, and it is preventing Congress from Land Grant bestowed to Francisco Garcia de rate the 35th anniversary of this very special carrying out its Constitutional role as a co- Noreigo in 1790 by the Governor of New Mex- place that has meant so much to so many. equal branch of government.

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