[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 133 (Tuesday, October 5, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CAROLYN BEEN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 5, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
a woman who was dedicated to the community, the church and her family, 
Carolyn ``Cookie'' Been. In doing so, I would like to honor this 
individual who, for so many years, exemplified the notion of public 
service and civic duty.
  Carolyn's many entrepreneurial achievements speak well of the hard 
working woman that she was. Those achievements are highlighted by her 
contributions to the Naturita community. There, she served as a town 
board member from 1991-1992, when she was elected to the position of 
Mayor. For six years she served diligently and accomplished numerous 
feats. Among those feats, she secured $500,000 for the renovation of 
the town park and community center, and rebuilt the town's water and 
sewer treatment facilities. Numerous other achievements by Carolyn, too 
many to mention, had a profound positive effect on the community of 
Naturita. Carolyn received several awards for her contributions. She 
was named Woman of the Year in 1993 by the San Miguel Business and 
Professional Women, and Citizen of the Year in 1998 by the Nucla-
Naturita Chamber of Commerce.
  Carolyn Been considered her finest achievement to be her children, 
who have proven themselves very successful in Colorado and other 
states. Also, she is survived by seven wonderful grandchildren who will 
undoubtedly carry on her good will.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I recognize and say thank you to a 
fine citizen of Colorado and the United States. Her memory of love and 
dedication will live on forever.

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