[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E80]
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      TRIBUTE TO REVEREND YVONNE McCOY, 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, Yvonne McCoy, for her outstanding 
courage and devotion to helping her fellow man. Yvonne is a newly 
ordained minister with the Colorado Community Church. Rev. McCoy's 
selfless service has helped countless inner-city children turn their 
lives around. Her continued devotion to the underprivileged children of 
Colorado has earned her the high honor of being named Outstanding 
Colorado Woman. Yvonne's contributions to the citizens of Colorado are 
great in number and deserve the recognition of this body.
  Yvonne is a wonderful model for women of all ages. Yvonne has been 
pivotal in getting troubled youth off the streets by directing a music 
program that brought many kids out of harm's way. In addition to 
helping youth get on the right track, she has tirelessly worked to help 
women who are looking to improve their own lot in life. Yvonne goes 
directly to areas of need and counsels women on how they can best 
improve their course in life. Based on her own life experiences, Yvonne 
knows first hand the travels of those whom she counsels. Because of 
these experiences, Yvonne can ably guide others toward a better and 
brighter future. That, Mr. Speaker, is exactly what she has done for so 
many.
  Yvonne not only serves the needs of those less fortunate in America, 
but she has also lent her compassion to the impoverished in foreign 
places. Yvonne recently returned from a mission to the Dominican 
Republic, where she worked with an orphanage. She has plans to continue 
her service there in the future.
  Yvonne is an inspiration for us all and for all these reasons she is 
deserving of the honor of Outstanding Colorado Woman. What's more, she 
clearly deserves the commendation and praise of this body.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank you to Yvonne for her 
dedication and service to her community over the years and congratulate 
her on this high honor.
  Yvonne, your friends, family, state and nation are proud of you and 
grateful for your gracious service.




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