[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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          TRIBUTE TO JAN BURNSIDE, OUTSTANDING COLORADO WOMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to 
congratulate a remarkable woman, Jan Burnside, for her devotion to her 
community and to the people of the State of Colorado. After 
experiencing the devastating loss of her only daughter to suicide, Jan 
has devoted her life to helping prevent suicide. For her work in this 
critical area, Jan Burnside is being honored as an Outstanding Colorado 
Woman. Jan's contributions to the citizens of Colorado are great in 
number and deserve the recognition of Congress. Clearly, our State is 
better off because of Jan's service.
  Jan's work in the field of suicide prevention has been tireless. Her 
work with the State of Colorado has touched many hearts and saved many 
lives. Too often, this crisis in our culture is overlooked. But thanks 
to Jan, that's not the case in Colorado. Jan has been at the forefront 
of the administrative, legislative and social push to reduce the 
specter of suicide in Colorado. Guided by her own great loss, Jan has 
worked boldly and bravely to prevent this tragedy from scarring other 
families.
  As you can see, Mr. Speaker, Jan has shown profound courage that's an 
inspiration to us all. It is that inspiration that has earned her the 
high honor of being named Outstanding Colorado Woman. Jan is eminently 
deserving of this prestigious recognition.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank you to Jan for her 
dedication and service to her community over the years and congratulate 
her on this deserved honor. She has been a tireless champion in a 
critically important field.
  Jan, we are all proud of your work and grateful for your service!

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