[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 162 (Tuesday, November 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2401]
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  TRIBUTE TO JANEY SILVER--1999 MANCOS VALLEY HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take a moment to recognize an 
exceptional woman. Janey Silver was named Mancos Valley Honorary 
Citizen of the Year for the year 1999. The Honorary Citizen of the Year 
award recognizes outstanding citizens who are not residents of the 
community for their service and commitment to the Mancos Valley.
  Janey has spent over half of her life with children in the Mancos 
community. Commuting from Durango, Janey often arrives to work before 7 
a.m. and stays late after work to coach the youth athletic 
organizations. Janey loves her job, and it shows. She takes on many 
roles as a teacher, counselor, friend, and role model for many. 
Repeatedly, Janey has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
  After the spring of 2000, Janey will take a much deserved retirement. 
Undoubtedly, she will be greatly missed. She has touched the lives of 
many young Americans in the Mancos Valley throughout her career. So, it 
is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I congratulate her on this magnificent 
distinction and thank her for her selfless dedication.

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