[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E73]
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                      TRIBUTE TO JOHN B. HUMPHRIES

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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 gentleman, John B. Humphries, for his 
outstanding 30-year career with the Federal Protective Service. John is 
completing his career as assistant director for the Federal Protective 
Service, where he was responsible for directing all FPS activities 
within the Rocky Mountain Region. John's contributions to the citizens 
of Colorado are great in number and deserve the recognition of 
Congress.
  John is an extraordinary model of the ideal citizen. John has not 
only had an exceptional career at the federal protection service, but 
he's also been highly active in his community. John started his career 
at FPS in 1972 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was transferred around the 
country until he landed in Denver in 1972. After arriving in Denver, he 
held an array of positions from Line officer to his present position 
Director. During his career, he was a model of self-less service, 
focusing his energies and time on the betterment of his community.
  As a member of the Telephone Pioneers, he also assisted in providing 
various activities throughout Colorado for the hearing and vision 
impaired. he worked on events such as the Easter Egg Hunt for the 
visually impaired and wiring of seats at the Barnum and Bailey Circus 
for the visually impaired. He also took part in the Law Enforcement 
Torch Run for the Special Olympics, both as a runner during the torch 
run or as a volunteer at the events. Moreover, he coached numerous 
sports from baseball to football and bowling for underprivileged 
children. John has also worked on Wilderness on Wheels providing a 
boardwalk up Kenosha Pass for wheelchair access and allowing for all to 
enjoy the wonders of wilderness. For all these reasons, and many more, 
John deserves the commendation of this Body.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank you to John for his 
dedication and service to his community over the years and congratulate 
him on an outstanding career. He has worked hard for our community and 
for our great state.

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