[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 121 (Tuesday, October 3, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       HONORING ROBERT CROISSANT

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 3, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to 
celebrate the life of a truly remarkable human being, Robert Croissant. 
Bob recently passed away after a battle with heart troubles. He lived 
every day to its fullest and truly enjoyed the gifts life had to offer. 
As family and friends mourn this immense loss, I would like to pay 
tribute to this great Coloradan.
  Bob was born in Kuner, Colorado, a small farming town on the eastern 
plains. The communities where he grew up were wholly dependent upon 
agriculture, and growing up he very quickly learned to appreciate the 
importance of this trade. After graduating from Greeley High School, he 
attended Colorado A&M, which is known today as Colorado State 
University. Attending college was not Bob's original plan in life, but 
after realizing the possibilities it held for his future in the 
agricultural profession, he was hooked. Eventually, he earned his 
degree in Agronomy.
  Bob's love and fascination for farming soon drew him back to eastern 
Colorado. Soon after graduating, the university's agricultural 
extension office was in need of an Assistant County Agent, and he took 
the position. After helping the farmers of Logan County in this 
position, he moved to Burlington, Colorado, where he was promoted to 
County Director.
  Bob's knowledge of agriculture was unparalleled in eastern Colorado 
and his aid to farmers was immeasurable. He was well known for meeting 
farmers at breakfast where he would examine the crops that were brought 
in on-sight. Bob's widespread efforts in the agricultural arena were 
slowed down significantly when a heart condition required him to stop 
his extensive travels. He and his wife then moved to Ft. Collins, where 
Bob continued to work at Colorado State University as a professor.
  Although he may not have been as agile as he once was, he still found 
a way to stay involved in the profession he loved. He could also be 
found at nearby 4-H events, where he passed along his expertise in 
agriculture to young people.
  Bob Croissant was a truly remarkable person and he will be greatly 
missed. He leaves behind a wonderful and loving family. Mr. Speaker, on 
behalf of the State of Colorado and the U.S. Congress I ask that we 
take this moment to honor a beloved and cherished Coloradan.

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