[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO MEL TAKAKI

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
one of Colorado's outstanding individuals, Mel Takaki. In doing so, I 
would like to pay tribute to an individual who, time and again, has 
exemplified the notion of public service and civic duty.
  A resident of Pueblo, Colorado, Mel Takaki has taken an active role 
to better his community. Recently, Mr. Takaki, a Pueblo civic leader, 
was recognized with a ``Distinguished Service Award'' from the 
University of Colorado for his work in medicine and community service.
  A graduate of the Northwestern Dental School, Mel Takaki has 
previously been honored by the University of Colorado as an honorary 
alumnus. He was nominated for the ``Distinguished Service Award'' by 
Dr. Robert Schrier, chairman of the CU Health Services Center in 
Denver, Colorado.
  Mr. Takaki has worked to better the community of Pueblo in various 
capacities. He has cared for the citizens of Pueblo through his work as 
a dentist, and he has provided leadership as an economic-development 
leader and former City Council president. He is an outstanding citizen 
and great contributor, and for this I would like to express my 
gratitude and pay tribute to him for his extraordinary efforts.

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