[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 22, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E898]
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           THANKING JEAN HULL FOR HER YEARS OF VOLUNTEER WORK

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 22, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment and say thank 
you to a resident of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. For 45 years, Jean 
Hull has volunteered her time with the hospital auxiliary. Throughout 
these 45 years, Jean has been a warm, friendly face for not only 
visitors but hospital employees as well.
  Jean started out volunteering at the information desk in 1956 when 
the Valley View Hospital Auxiliary was formed. ``She has lent her 
support for literally the entire existence of Valley View,'' said Gary 
Brewer, the Hospital Administrator. ``Her gentle, competent and 
positive presence is valued by the hospital, and by our patients and 
families.'' Jean now volunteers every Thursday in the gift shop, where 
she is known as a very persuasive seller. Jean also helps with fund-
raisers.
  Other groups have benefited from Jean's willingness to volunteer her 
time. Jean was part of the Parent-Teacher Association. She is an active 
member of the First Presbyterian Church of Glenwood Springs, and for 
the past 28 years, she has been a member of the P.E.O., which raises 
money to help young women finish their education. ``It's a tremendous 
way for someone just moving into Glenwood to become acquainted. It's a 
wonderful way of doing something worthwhile. You feel like you're doing 
something for the community.''
  During the month of May, Valley View Hospital named Jean ``Volunteer 
of the Year''. ``I was just overwhelmed, and very flattered of 
course,'' Jean said. ``Many volunteers have many more hours than I 
do.''
  Mr. Speaker, I hope that you and Congress will join me in 
congratulating Jean on her award and thank her for all she has done for 
the community of Glenwood Springs.

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