[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 85 (Thursday, June 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1232]
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                     HONORING DAN AND BOBBIE JENSEN

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 1998

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to come to 
the floor today to honor Dan and Bobbie Jensen of Fort Collins, 
Colorado. They offer an example of honesty and integrity, which my 
colleagues in Congress, and all Americans, would be wise to emulate.
  Raising two beautiful girls, Dan and Bobbie are dedicated to their 
family. Whether it was cheerleading, a track meet, or a choir 
performance, the girls could always count on their parents to be there 
supporting and cheering them on. The Jensens worked hard to make sure 
their children learned to make responsible choices regardless of the 
cost or situation, and these loving lessons are now being passed on to 
their three grandchildren.
  Their family watched as Dan and Bobbie worked together to build their 
home development company, Jensen Homes, into one of the most successful 
companies in Fort Collins. Running a successful business is never easy, 
but even when things were tough, they made sacrifices to insure all of 
their employees and vendors were paid in full. They didn't do this for 
a pat on the back, or because it was forced on them--they simply did it 
because it was the right thing to do.
  Dan and Bobbie's dedication has extended beyond their immediate 
family and business, and has been an true asset to the community. Their 
commitment to living out their faith led them to help create ``Man 
Alive,'' a ministry program dedicated to strengthening the family. 
Through Man Alive, speakers such as Dave Roever, Dr. Malcolm Smith, and 
Pastor James Ryle of Promise Keepers, have come to our community to 
share a message of hope for our youth, and encouragement for men to 
recognize God's calling in their lives.
  Mr. Speaker, Dan and Bobbie's life together is a true inspiration. I 
am proud to represent them in Congress, and on the occasion of their 
27th wedding anniversary I wish them many more years of happiness.

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