[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING GORDON SOUTH

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 1999

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a gifted 
and compassionate constituent of mine, Gordon South. Gordon has made a 
difference by volunteering his time and efforts to help protect and 
support the environment.
  Throughout his life, Gordon has demonstrated his unswerving 
dedication to the earth and its inhabitants. Since the time he was 
eight years old, Gordon has committed his summers to helping Dr. Laura 
de Ghetaldi with her orphaned fawn and injured deer rehabilitation 
program south of Boulder. This has not always been an easy task. He has 
bottle fed injured deer, tracked down poachers who have shot re-
released deer, and he has grieved when some of the deer died after 
valiant attempts to save their lives. Such was the case this year when 
a black bear mauled and killed all of the fawns and adult deer in the 
rehabilitation program.
  In addition to his rehabilitation work, Gordon has participated in 
the Boulder County Junior Ranger Program committing long hours to 
repairing and building trailheads. He also volunteers in the surgical 
unit and the Foster Program at the Humane Society of Boulder County.
  On top of his volunteerism, Gordon is a solid student at Fairview 
High School where he competes on the track and cross-country teams. 
After graduation this year, he plans to attend Colorado State 
University and one day become a veterinarian.
  Mr. Speaker, as our nation is engaged in a dialogue about our youth 
and the causes of youth violence, we must not forget about those 
youngsters who are making worthy contributions to our communities. I 
take great pride in honoring Gordon South and his achievements, his 
passion for the earth its wildlife, and his future endeavors. His is a 
lesson we all can learn from.

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