[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 93 (Friday, June 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1281]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF JOHN L. NINNEMANN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand here before you today to honor a 
man that has made significant contributions to the artistic community, 
John L. Ninneman. John has not only created a legacy with his 
photography, but he has also shaped the future with the minds he has 
taught at Adams State College.
  John is currently the Dean of Arts and Sciences at Fort Lewis 
College. He started his extensive education at St. Olaf College; he 
then went on to earn a Master's at North Dakota University. After 
completion of his Master's Degree, John received his Ph. D. at Colorado 
State and his Post-doctoral training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer 
Center in New York City. With his vast knowledge John became an 
accomplished research immunologist. His time spent in Colorado created 
a love for the State, and John eventually returned to Colorado to 
become a professor at Adams State College. John proved to be a great 
professor, and was loved by both students and fellow professors. During 
his time there he served as Chair of Biology, and Dean of the School of 
Science, Math and Technology. In the little spare time that the John 
had he developed a love photography.
  John started what would be an illustrious career in photography by 
documenting one-room schoolhouses in and around the San Luis Valley. He 
then began to photograph the rock canyons and mesas in the Four Corners 
Region. His photography has won numerous awards, and helped make others 
aware of the beauty in Colorado that needs to be preserved. John's 
artistic ability does not stop with his photos; he is also a talented 
violinist who performs with chamber groups, and at fundraisers. It 
seems that John's talent and ability is boundless.
  The contributions that John has made to the artistic community of the 
State of Colorado, not to mention the nation, is why I believe, Mr. 
Speaker, that John Ninneman is worthy of the praise of Congress. The 
black and white photos that he has taken will live forever as a 
reminder to all how beautiful the United States is to all that view 
them. I thank John for sharing his amazing talents with the public.

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