[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1372]
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                      TRIBUTE TO MR. FRAN GRADISAR

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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 
and honor Mr. Fran Gradisar. Later this month, Mr. Gradisar will retire 
after 39 years as a leading veterinarian in Pueblo, Colorado, and I 
would like to pay tribute to him for his hard work, dedication and 
service to citizens of Pueblo and their pets.
  After graduating from high school, Mr. Gradisar was drafted and 
served two years in the Army. Searching for a career after completing 
his military service, Mr. Gradisar remembered his admiration of dogs 
and decided to become a veterinarian.
  He enrolled at Colorado State University, was accepted to vet school 
and in 1960, he graduated and returned to Pueblo to work for Dr. Ed 
Eden for several years. After gaining valuable experience from Dr. 
Eden, Mr. Gradisar established his own practice which he has maintained 
since 1964.
  His dedication to the health of animals has instilled in the owners 
of his patients a sense of trust which now brings the third generation 
of some families to his office. Mr. Gradisar has not only cared for the 
animals which have visited his office, but he has also volunteered time 
and services to the humane society.
  Individuals such as Mr. Fran Gradisar, who contribute to the 
community in which they live, and set a good example for all, are a 
rare breed. Today, as Mr. Gradisar opens the page on a new chapter in 
his life, I would like to offer my gratitude for his work ethic and for 
the inspiration which he has provided. It is clear that Pueblo has 
benefitted greatly from his practice. I would like to congratulate him 
on a job well done, and wish him the best of luck in all of his future 
endeavors.

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