[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 24, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               COLORADO STATE SENATOR TOM BLICKENSDERFER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 23, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this moment to recognize 
the career of one of Colorado's leading statesmen, Senator Tom 
Blickensderfer. In doing so, I would like to honor this individual who, 
for so many years, has exemplified the notion of public service and 
civic duty. It is clear that Senator Blickensderfer's dynamic 
leadership will be greatly missed and difficult to replace.
  Elected to the State Senate in 1992, he served as a Senate majority 
leader. Tom distinguished himself by focusing on water issues and other 
issues that are important in rural communities. He is a strong leader 
and is recognized throughout the State of Colorado for his 
contributions to the Republican party.
  Senator Blickensderfer received many honors. In 1992, he was honored 
by CACI as the Business Legislator of the Year. He has also received 
honors from the Colorado Mental Health Association, and the NFIB 
Guardian of Small Business award, as well as, citations by Colorado 
Psychological Association and Health Ethics Lobby.
  This year marked the end of Senator Blickensderfer's tenure in 
elected office. His career embodied the citizen-legislator ideal and 
was a model that every official in elected office should seek to 
emulate. The citizens of Colorado owe Senator Blickensderfer a debt of 
gratitude and I wish him well.

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