[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1477-E1478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MARY E. JOHNS

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 30, 2001

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to both honor and 
thank Mary Johns, a dedicated member of the community and my staff. 
Mary has a long history of involvement in the 2nd Congressional 
District of Colorado and is deserving of special recognition.
  After graduating from Santa Monica College with a degree in Public 
Administration, Mary moved to Colorado to raise a family and pursue her 
interests in local and national government. Her commitment to public 
service is apparent when one looks at her involvement in local politics 
and community-based organizations. She was a member of the City of 
Thornton Career Service Board, also serving as Vice-Chairwoman, and was 
Chairwoman and Trustee of the MetroNorth PAC. Mary's interests also 
included involvement in the ADCO Partners in Progress for a New Airport 
and the Adams County Airport Task Force.
  During this time she went to work for United States Congressman David 
Skaggs. It was in that office that she began working with veterans, 
postal workers and labor organizations. She demonstrated great 
understanding and compassion with all constituents that she came in 
contact with and continued to work towards improving the quality of 
life for the people of her community.
  Beyond working for elected officials, Mary became one herself in 1989 
when she was elected to the Adams Twelve Five Star School District 
Board of Education. Mary understood the importance of our public 
education system and worked hard to ensure that every child in her 
district had access to quality schools. She has served as President and 
Vice President during three terms on the school board, and I am sure 
that she will continue to be an advocate for education.
  Mary has been a member of my staff since I was elected in 1998. She 
has continued to help constituents as a caseworker, and her knowledge 
and experience have been invaluable to both my staff and me. I wish her 
the best of luck as she continues her journey from public service to 
full-time grandmother, mother and wife. On behalf of the people of the 
2nd Congressional District, I thank her for all she has done.

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