[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 141 (Friday, October 9, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H10223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SENIOR CITIZENS IN CARSON CITY LOSE A DEAR FRIEND, BRUCE COTTAM

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, the State of Nevada and the Senior 
Citizens Center in Carson City lost a dear and loyal friend yesterday.
  Before his death yesterday, Bruce Cottam served over 4,000 volunteer 
hours, doing everything from building maintenance to modification 
projects. As a 6-year member of the Advisory Counsel for the Senior 
Center, Bruce served on the Finance Committee and was Chairman of the 
Building Committee. Most recently, he played an instrumental role in 
developing the plans and construction model for an expansion project of 
the Senior Center which will be constructed this spring. His dedication 
to seniors of this community can serve as an example to each of us here 
in Congress.
  Bruce worked diligently, knowing that his volunteer hours would help 
save the Senior Center from facing enormous cost with a limited budget. 
He did all this hard work day in and day out, without ever recounting 
his own efforts. Each and every day Bruce would show up with a smile 
and friendly greeting, searching for the next project to be done.
  Although Bruce lost his life yesterday, his legacy in the State of 
Nevada will live on, as will his commitment to the seniors and staff of 
the Carson City Senior Center.

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