[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 18, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1357]
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                       HONORING FLORENCE HOFFMAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 18, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Florence Hoffman on 
receiving the Jackson County Council on Aging 2001 Senior of the Year 
Award. Florence's giving heart and gentle spirit have been instrumental 
in the Council's success. I am encouraged by her determination and 
willingness to help others and would like to take this moment to honor 
her.
  Florence is a long-time resident of Cowdrey, Colorado. After her 
husband passed away, Florence came to rely on the community's senior 
citizens' OATS van, which provides alternative transportation for those 
who request its aid.
  Mr. Speaker, the contributions that Florence has put forth certainly 
deserve the praise and admiration of this body. Florence has made 
significant monetary contributions annually to the service and also 
offers sizable increases to the usual fee for each ride that she takes. 
Her notable acts of selflessness have bolstered the OATS van and have 
ensured its consistent availability to the senior citizens of Jackson 
County.
  It is with great pleasure, Mr. Speaker, that I congratulate Florence 
Hoffman on being named the 2001 Senior of the Year by the Jackson 
County Council on Aging. I would like to say thank you for the 
donations made to the service, which the entire elderly population in 
the area depend so much upon. We are proud of you, Florence!

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