[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 132 (Thursday, October 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1851-E1852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JAMES RIZZUTO-

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 19, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to pay 
tribute to a remarkable public servant, the Honorable James T. Rizzuto. 
Jim is stepping down as the Executive Director of the Colorado 
Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, a position he was 
appointed to in January of 1999. He has served the State of Colorado 
well and I would at this time like to honor his service.
  Jim began his career in public service by first serving as a First 
Lieutenant Infantry Commander from 1969 to 1971. His experience in the 
military as well as his educational background helped to prepare him 
for the leadership responsibilities he would later take on in public 
office. After graduating with a degree in economics from the University 
of Colorado at Boulder, Jim went on to the American Graduate School of 
International Management, where he received his MBA in economics and 
finance.
  In 1982, Jim ran and was elected to the Colorado State Senate where 
he served for 18 years. During his tenure in the State Senate, he 
served as a member of the Joint Budget Committee for 12 years. His work 
in the Colorado legislature earned him the LaJunta Community Service 
Award in 1994 and Colorado Business Journal also named him one of the 
top 10 effective legislators.
  Jim has served his community, State, and Nation admirably. On behalf 
of the State of Colorado and the U.S. Congress, I would like to thank 
Jim for his outstanding commitment to public service and wish him the 
very best in all of his future endeavors.

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