[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E899]
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                HONORING KATHY FARLEY ON HER RETIREMENT

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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 to recognize 
the career of one of Southern Colorado's leading citizens. Kathy Farley 
resigned from her position as executive director of the Southern 
Colorado Family Foundation so she can spend more time with her 
grandchildren and family. The work that Kathy has done over the years 
helping the community has earned her the thanks of Congress.
  A Colorado native, Kathy graduated from Denver East High School in 
1955. She received a Bachelors of Art in history and education from the 
University of Colorado at Boulder in 1959. Through out her career, 
Kathy served on many boards including serving as a Pueblo County 
Commissioner from 1991-1995. She is also a member and past president of 
the Pueblo Conservancy District as well as the vice-president of the 
State Board of Parks and Recreation.
  Kathy is also the co-founder and trustee of distinction of the Sangre 
de Cristo Arts Center. In 1990, Kathy was named the Business Women's 
Network Women of the Year and in 1985 she was given the Outstanding 
Woman Award by the Pueblo Girls Club.
  Kathy and her husband are original donors to the Southern Colorado 
Family Foundation. The foundation was created for the purpose of 
helping the citizens of the region create enduring, yet flexible 
charitable contributions that enhance the quality of life in their 
communities. ``I am proud to have served as the foundation's first 
executive director. . .We have a stable foundation. The future is 
secure.'' Under Kathy's leadership, the foundation raised $825,000 in 
cash and pledges and will most likely reach its goal of $1 million by 
mid-year. ``We have worked hard to achieve goals and to support the 
causes the community believes in.''
  Mr. Speaker, Kathy Farley deserves the thanks and praise of Congress 
for her work both in and for the community. I would like to wish Kathy 
good luck during her well-deserved retirement.
  You have earned it Kathy!

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