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 Fort Lewis College 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 COLORADO 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.