[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E637-E638]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO DR. PAUL SALMEN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 14, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to 
recognize the career of one of Colorado's fine physicians and 
outstanding individuals, Dr. Paul Salmen. In doing so, I would like to 
pay tribute to a man who has shown, time and again, that it pays to 
give a little back to the community. In our Community Dr. Paul Salmen 
is fondly referred to as Dr. Paul.
  Dr. Paul Salmen is a long time resident of Glenwood Springs, 
Colorado, who has made a large impact on his community. Aside from his 
contributions as a physician, Dr. Salmen takes time out of his day to 
get involved with many local organizations such as Healthy Beginnings, 
the Youth Recovery Center, Glenwood Medical Associates, the Sunlight 
Mountain Resorts Ski Patrol and the Pediatric Crisis Committee. In 
addition to the many organizations in which Dr. Paul Salmen is active, 
he still finds time to extend his knowledge to the youth as a coach for 
swimming, volleyball and basketball. He also participates as a soccer 
and basketball referee.
  Those who are privileged to know Dr. Paul Salmen know he is well 
liked and respected by the community. Given his moral character and all 
the areas that Dr. Salmen dedicates time to, it is no wonder that he 
was chosen as the recipient of the ``1998 Garfield County-Wide 
Humanitarian Service Award.''
  I have known Dr. Salmen and his wife Nancy Reinisch (who in her own 
right is a bright star in our community) for years. I have deep respect 
for the caring they have for people. Dr. Paul and Nancy have dedicated 
their lives so that other peoples are improved. The Salmens succeed 
with the tools of compassion, knowledge, advocacy, and dedication.
  Individuals such as Dr. Paul Salmen, who volunteers his time to a 
good cause, are a rare breed. Dr. Paul is a model citizen. Fellow

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citizens and patients have gained immensely by knowing Dr. Paul Salmen 
and for that we owe him a debt of gratitude.

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