[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 69 (Thursday, May 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E955]
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                    RECOGNIZING CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the career of one of Colorado's leading ladies, and recipient of the 
Distinguished Service Award, Catherine Rodriguez. In doing so, I would 
like to honor this individual who, for many years, has exhibited 
dedication and experience to the court system of San Luis Valley.
  As a District court reporter for the last 15 years, Ms. Rodriguez has 
been an active participant and leader for the Colorado's court 
reporters. Before becoming it's president in 1996-97, Catherine 
Rodriguez served on the Colorado Court Reporter's Assocation board for 
7 years. She has proven to be valuable in creating a page-rate 
increase, as well as voicing Colorado's need for computer-integrated 
courtrooms.
  Catherine Rodriguez has more than proven herself as a valuable asset 
to the court system of San Luis Valley, therefore, earning Colorado's 
highest honor for court reporters. This is a great achievement 
considering that she is only the second recipient in recent years.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank you to Catherine 
Rodriguez on a truly exceptional career as a Colorado court reporter. 
Due to Ms. Rodriguez's dedicated service, it is clear that Colorado is 
a better place.

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