[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1429]
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                    HONORING DAVID AND SUE ANN SMITH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take time to recognize two 
individuals, David and Sue Ann Smith. They have shared a life together 
for fifty years. These two were married in Gallup, New Mexico on 
December 28, 1951. This is a special and ``golden'' occasion, and quite 
an event in times when marriage doesn't always endure these long years. 
It shows great dedication and hard work, exemplifying such values for 
future generations in their family. As family and friends will gather 
to celebrate this joyous occasion, I too would like to recognize them 
at this special time.
  David and Sue Ann have built and shared their life together these 
fifty years in Meeker, Colorado on the Smith Family Ranch that has been 
in the family for well over 100 years. It is a Centennial Ranch in 
Colorado. David and Sue Ann expanded the ranch in the late 1960's by 
adding the Barrett ranches and the Ed Sprod Ranch, and the ranch now 
surrounds the town of Meeker on all four sides.
  In addition to the responsibilities of the ranch work, David and Sue 
Ann both have been heavily involved with their community. Both have 
been active on numerous Community Boards. David served on the School 
Board, worked with the Cub Scouts, served on the Planning and Zoning 
Commission and served as a Rio Blanco County Commissioner. He has been 
and still is involved with many water issues. He currently serves on 
the Meeker Town Ditch Committee, the Highland and Yellow Jacket Ditch 
Groups, and is also a long-standing member of the Colorado River 
District Board and the Colorado Water Conservancy Board.
  Sue Ann has worked as a den mother for the Cub Scouts and has been a 
leader for various Girl Scout troops. She has also been active with the 
Colorado West Mental Health Group and many 4-H groups. She is now 
working with the Safe House Group, the Build a Generation Group, and 
she started the Walbridge Wing Family Support Group. As you can see, 
these two individuals have contributed and still contribute many hours 
of service and dedication to their community.
  Their largest contribution has always been to their family. They have 
raised five children: David W. Smith, Brent A. Smith, Phillip M. Smith, 
Lori E. McInnis, and Brian E. Smith. They now have eleven 
grandchildren. Through their work on their ranch and all of their 
community service, they have provided their children and grandchildren 
with morals and values for hard work and the giving of oneself to 
others. The largest gift given is the example set forth through fifty 
years of a strong and determined love for each other.
  David and Sue Ann, congratulations on your fifty years together. We 
wish you many more great years together.

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